A rabbit will spend a lot of time grooming itself.If you have a pet rabbit in a properly cleaned cage, you shouldn't notice any strong smells coming from it.A bad smelling rabbit is a sign that something is not right with your pet.If your rabbit is smelling bad, it's time to clean and care for it.
Step 1: It's a good idea to smell your rabbit away from the enclosure.
It can be difficult to determine the source of an odor from your rabbit or its enclosure if the two are nearby.Pick up your rabbit and take it to an area that doesn't have strong odors.Give your rabbit a sniff to see if it's the source of the smell.The fur of your rabbit should be odorless.
Step 2: Your rabbit.
It is likely that the rabbit will still need occasional cleaning even though you should avoid bathing it as much as possible.Before using a fur comb to remove mud or dirt from your rabbit's fur, you should sprinkle some cornstarch over the dirty areas.If you use a powder that contains talc to clean your rabbit, you should be aware that it may be harmful to your pet's respiratory system.If your rabbit is covered in mud, this dry spot clean is much safer than getting it wet.comb out the dirt in small sections until your rabbit is completely clean.
Step 3: You have to wipe it down.
If your rabbit is getting pellets or urine stuck in its fur, you should use a grooming comb to brush away any waste before wiping the rabbit down with a damp cloth.You can trim down your rabbit's fur with a pair of scissors.If you bathe your rabbit, take care.If you don't watch it closely, it may drown.It could be a sign that something is wrong with your rabbit.Make sure to take it to the vet.
Step 4: Your rabbit has scent glands.
The scent around your rabbit's anus may begin to build up after a while, which can be a source of a bad smell.To remove all traces of excretion, dip a cotton ball into warm water and rub the area around their anus.It may be easier to have someone else hold your rabbit while you clean it because it might get jumpy or uncomfortable.If the fur near your rabbit's anus becomes wet, use a blow dryer on its lowest setting to dry it.A brown build-up around the rabbit's anus makes it easy to see the scent glands.Check around your rabbit's hindquarters and anus for any brown color that indicates that the glands need cleaning.Your rabbit's scent glands should be cleaned monthly.
Step 5: Don't bathe your rabbit in the water.
Rabbits don't like to be in water.If you put your rabbit in a water bath, it could make it very stressed, making it unhappy, and increasing its chances of getting sick.Unless your vet tells you to, never bathe your rabbit in water.It will take a long time for rabbit fur to dry.Get your rabbit wet as much as possible.
Step 6: If your rabbit is 6 months old, you should get it desexed.
As well as having numerous health benefits and decreasing the risk of some serious illnesses, getting your rabbit neutered can make them less territorial and aggressive.It can remove the smell from a male rabbit and make your rabbit urinate in fewer places.If your rabbit is 6 months old, you should get it desexed.A desexed rabbit will have a longer life because the surgery is very safe with an experienced vet.Female rabbits will need to be neutered.
Step 7: If your rabbit still smells, you should take it to the vet.
If your rabbit still smells like it is sick, you should take it to a vet as soon as possible.A bad smelling rabbit could be a sign of an illness.It is difficult to treat all of these.You should always take your rabbit to the vet if you think something is wrong.
Step 8: If the smell is coming from the rabbit's hutch, you should inspect it.
It is a good idea to open up your rabbit's enclosure and smell it.Check for areas that are particularly damp or areas with waste that haven't been cleaned recently.
Step 9: The hay should be replaced each morning.
If the odor is coming from a rabbit, you might not be cleaning it often.If you want your rabbit to sit in the hay, you must clean it out and replace it with new hay.If you can't do it on a daily basis, you should be doing it every other day.You shouldn't keep them in a cage all day.If you don't want to clean out the entire hutch, you could try litter train your rabbit so you only have to tidy a small area or litter tray.Many find the smell of clean hay pleasant.It is most likely that you have found the source of the stink.
Step 10: It is a good idea to clean the whole house once a week.
Some bad smelling substances can get into the house even if you clean it out every morning.If you want to clean the hutch thoroughly, you have to remove everything, scrub it down with warm soapy water, and then rinse it with water.When you clean out the hutch weekly, you should also clean your rabbit's food bowl and its water bottle.
Step 11: The hutch should be left to dry in the sun for 3 to 4 hours.
The hay may rot and produce a bad smell if it's still wet when you put it back in.If you want your rabbit to run around freely, you can keep it in a small, temporary cage.You should be able to tell if it's still damp by touching it.If it is still wet, leave it to dry for a longer time.If you keep a few doors closed, the rabbit should be content hopping around your home.