How do I go about bathing her??

[sally]

Hi All , Okay so my little monster has done something when wandering around the place and has some muck , i dont even know what it is, on her head, now she isnt the best at being handled so how do i clean her up? What do I use and will she absolutly hate being in the bath or do they like it? Any advice is helpful ! Thanks : P

[Furface]

I’m not sure if you’re suppose to was a bunnies head. LOL
Do you happen to have any sand or corn starch. Can you put sand or cornstarch in a box & let her dig around in there. I know you can clean a poopy but with corn starch but I would wory about putting it on myself near her eyes. In the wild they clean themselves by digging in the sand. So if you can get her digging in the sand or corn starch the whatever gunk should be loosened enough to comb out.

[RabbitPam]

To answer the second part first, no, they don’t like to be bathed. bunnies clean themselves and any form of a bath is only given when absolutely necessary, as in the case of poopy butt. Your problem is a bit different because usually you never submerge the head and ears, and really a half bath in a sink or low pan with very little water is best. I used to leave my bunny’s face and ears dry.

Well, that said, you need to clean her head, so I think a damp washcloth may be your best bet. Sprinkling corn starch is always a good idea as long as you don’t risk getting any into her eyes or ears. I would moisten a soft washcloth, use just a smidge of unscented gentle baby soap (although it might be good to just use the damp cloth first without soap) and put bunny on a table, counter, or if you can’t pick her up, the floor. Hold her firmly down by putting your hand on her front shoulders. She should submit to being in that position. With the other hand, gently wipe at the messy spot. What will probably happen is after you get the basic goop off, she will want to continue to clean herself. Since we don’t know if it’s bad for her if eaten, try to get it all off. If it isn’t coming off, use a bit of the soap. You only want to give any form of a bath if there’s no other way.
For back or tummy fur, the corn starch can be sprinkled on and brushed or combed off. (From your picture, I’m guessing a Gerber product. )

[sally]

ok thanks both for your advice, i think she has got most of it off herself, i dont even know wot it was could’ve even been her own mess from burrowing in her hay! but if i have to ill use a damp cloth on her see how it goes .

[Beka27]

I agree with Pam, if there’s any left, try to get it off with a wet washcloth. Just making her wet will trigger her to start cleaning up. Buns are usually excellent at keeping themselves clean so baths should not be necessary unless they are very, very dirty, or if they are ill and cannot clean themselves.

[sally]

Yeh it was all gone a few hours later so she sorted herself out thank goodness!

[MooBunnay]

Haha – I wonder what she did! It must have tasted OK whatever it was…

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