RE: Bunny Bath?

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RE: Bunny Bath?

08/13/2013 at 7:56 PM

Muffinluv

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Hello!

Rabbits naturally do NOT swim, and the only time they interact with water is when they drink. Buns do NOT like baths and should not be given baths, it is very stressful and scary, they pretty much think you are trying to drown them!

If her bum is dirty you may need to give her a butt bath, but this should not need to be done as rabbits wash themselves.

I was just wondering, have you ever cleaned her anal sent glands? When they get a build up the smell can be almost unbearable, as though your bunny is turning into a skunk. That could also be the problem and cleaning the sent glands is a lot LESS stressful than a bath.

Hope this helps!