Rabbits do a good job of grooming themselves, but sometimes they need some help.rabbits can become easily chilled if the water is too cold and they have a hard time raising their head in a bath.You should start cleaning your rabbit by using a baby wipe.Give your rabbit a dry bath if it needs more cleaning.It's important to make sure your rabbit has a clean cage.
Step 1: Use baby wipes.
The easiest way to clean your rabbit is with baby wipes.Best results can be achieved by using baby wipes that are alcohol-free and hypo-allergenic.You want a wipe that is strong enough to clean your bunny but soft enough that it won't hurt his skin.Some wipes are fortified with vitamins.These can be used on a rabbit.
Step 2: Put your rabbit down.
You can do the spot-cleaning by holding the rabbit in your lap or between your knees.If you hold your bunny in a position that allows you to clean his dirty parts, he should be held belly up.You can use a towel to hold the bunny in place.You can place the bunny on a towel on the floor if you want to reach the area that requires cleaning.
Step 3: The bunny needs to be wiped on the dirty area.
Rub the bunny's fur with the baby wipes to remove any debris.If your rabbit is having incontinence issues, it is a good idea to clean around the bunny's bottom or privates.Always be very gentle with the skin and try to get it as clean as possible.The bunny's skin is very delicate.Give the rabbit a quick rub with a clean wipe after you've cleaned away the debris.
Step 4: Purchase baby powder.
There is a baby supplies section in your grocery store.It's not safe to use baby-safe cornstarch on your rabbit.talc causes respiratory irritation in bunnies, so never use powder that contains it.It may be harmful.Don't use commercial flea powders.
Step 5: Put your bunny in the water.
His belly should be turned towards you.You might want to hold him in your lap while you bathe.Make sure he is comfortable.To make him feel reassured, stroke your bunny.As long as he's not in danger of running away, you can keep him laying on the floor.You want him to be calm while you bathe him.
Step 6: The powder can be applied.
It's important to focus on areas that are dirty.If your bunny has a messy bottom, you'll want to make sure there is plenty of cornstarch around.The powder can be worked through the thick hairs and down to the skin.Make sure you cover the area well.It will feel good to pet your bunny.Don't be afraid to talk to him.
Step 7: If necessary, use a fine tooth comb.
Most of the debris should fall away as you work the cornstarch through the rabbit's fur, but occasionally you'll need to comb the fur to clean it.This should be done very gently.The flea comb's teeth are very fine, so it will be best for this purpose.Don't tug at hairs.If you want to tease loose matted material, work from the outside.
Step 8: When you're done, give the powdered areas a pat.
All excess fur, soil, and cornstarch should be left behind afterubbing the bunny well.The bunny will be clean at the end of the bath.If you have a small hand-held vacuum cleaner nearby, you can clean up the excess matter.Rabbits don't mind a dry bath and will stay quiet through the process.
Step 9: There is a cage.
If you have a stinky rabbit, you should give it a good cleaning.A bad-smelling bunny is often picking up smells from a poorly kept cage because rabbits are known for their careful grooming habits.Bunnies will try to keep themselves well-groomed.Your bunny's cage needs to be washed out once a week.If the bedding hasn't been changed in a while, it can smell urine and feces.
Step 10: The old bedding should be thrown away.
You should replace the bedding with fresh material.The newspaper base will prevent the bunny's feet from injury.Pine or cedar shavings can alter a rabbit's ability to respond to medication, so never use them for bedding.It's best to have metal or plastic cages.The wood can degrade over time.
Step 11: The cage should be cleaned with a brush.
Strong cleaning products, such as lysol, may be harmful to your rabbit.Use a mild mix.The best place to dry the cage is in the sun.Sunlight will kill parasites in your rabbit's cage.If you want to clean the cage every few months, you should use a small amount of bleach in the water.