Need help cleaning eabbit

[luculia]

Hello!

Does anyone have tips on how to clean a rabbits bum? Mine is extremely dirty, I’m not even kidding. There are poop and pee stains on his butt, I have tried washing it off with hot water and soap many times and it’s still there and his butt is still broen. I have no idea how I’m going to be able to get rid of those. I thought of maybe taking him to a vet but I’m scared he might accidentally get hurt and that I won’t be able to afford it.

 

 

[Azerane]

Is the poop still stuck or is it just staining? If it’s just staining I would leave it. Rabbit poop should not get stuck to their fur, but if they are getting poop stuck and pee stains all the time it can be an indication of several things: poor diet, diet litter tray or unsuiitable litter, health problem.

If the poop is no longer stuck, the staining will go away on its own with a bit of time. Rabbits like to keep themselves well groomed. If there is constantly poop getting stuck you need to address the possible causes as well as cleaning it off.

As for how to clean stuck-on poop. A towel in the bottom of a tub with an inch of luke-warm water and sit them in it for several minutes to soften it up. You may have to use your hand to loosen it up and remove it once it’s soaked. Never put more than just their bum and paws in the water as it’s very stressful for them and bathing a rabbit can actually be quite dangerous for them, but butt baths for hygiene are ok.

[DanaNM]

A more important question is why they are getting so dirty in the first place?

The best thing is to make sure his litter box is kept clean, and over time the stains will go away.

If he is having soft poops that are sticking to him, that indicates an issue with his diet or another medical issue.

You also should never use soap on a rabbit, and hot water could scald him. If he has caked on waste, then a bum-bath is necessary, but should be done very carefully. Here is a video that shows how to safely give a rabbit a bum-bath: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UcoZHBlQ80&ab_channel=Howcast

. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.  

[RabbitPam]

If the area is sticky, a very light dusting of corn starch will dry a moist area and you can very, very gently remove the stuck cecals and poos with your hand. It can help with some discoloration, but you really want to wipe off any excess so your bunny doesn’t ingest it. It won’t hurt him to eat a little, and sometimes it helps dry the areas enough that he can clean himself a while later. If it’s stained discoloration, and you’ve tried all the other suggestions, you may find it improves at the next major fur shedding with cleaner fur growing back. Bunnies shed about 4x/year.

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