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How do you keep a rabbit's bum clean?

Last Updated: 5th April, 2020

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Fill a sink with a few inches of warm water (justenoughso that the soiled area will be submerged) and mix in adollop ofpet shampoo (NOT human shampoo). Place your bunny in thebath andwash the soiled area untilclean.

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In respect to this, why does my rabbits poop stuck to her bum?

A few possible reasons for a rabbit'sstickybum: Too rich a diet / too many pellets - increasehay,decrease pellets. Not enough fibre - A rabbit should befedunlimited grass hay, such as timothy, brome, wheat or oat.Thiswill help them form healthydroppings.

Beside above, what does it mean when a rabbit nudges you? If your sweet and fluffy pet rabbit has a habitofusing her nose to nudge on things or people, don'tsimplydisregard it as a cute and endearing bunny behavior. Whenarabbit nudges, she's usually making a request of somesort.No matter what, however, the intention is essentially alwaysacommunicative one.

Also to know is, how do I clean my rabbits feet?

Generally a little white vinegar on a washclothrubbed on the fur will remove the stain. For really stubbornstainstry a little Hydrogen Peroxide followed by household cornstarchpowder, then brush. Don't cut the stains off the feet!Yourbunny needs the padding on his feet to protecthimfrom the cage wire!

Why is rabbit pooping everywhere?

If your rabbit is pooping/sprayingpeeeverywhere, this is probably due to yourrabbitmarking his territory. It's a good idea to get yourrabbitspayed/neutered in order to ease territorial feelings.Sometimesrabbits deliberately pee on your couch or bedbecausethey're showing you who's Top Bunny inthehouse.

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How do you stop my rabbit getting poop stuck to her bum?

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