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What if you don't have special bunny shampoo and your bunny needs a bath?
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You're really not supposed to give your rabbit a bath. Rabbits will usually clean themselves. If there are a few sections on your bunny that are dirty then go ahead and get a damp cloth and gently rub that area. Baths can be very stressful for rabbits and can lead to illness and injury. If the rabbit is messy, that means something is wrong - maybe the rabbit is sick, or maybe you aren't cleaning the cage enough, or you're keeping the rabbit in a cage that's too small (which anyway can lead to illness) - so, either way, you should bring the rabbit to a vet with experience and knowledge in treating rabbits to find out why the rabbit is messy. The vet may also be able to sell you a safe shampoo (even if he has to order it for you), if the rabbit needs a bath.
No matter what, don't use just any shampoo on your rabbit. Many shampoos sold in stores - even ones for babies; even ones for pets - are not safe for bunnies. Rabbits have very sensitive skin and shampoos and soaps can irritate and even burn a rabbit's skin; rabbits also groom themselves, so any residues left on the bunny will end up inside the bunny and could poison her.
If you must use shampoo on your rabbit (for a spot-cleaning, not a full bath!), and your vet can't order you anything special, then look at a health store for an organic, natural ingredients, non-medicated (even "natural" medications like herbs with medical properties can be dangerous), hypo-allergenic shampoo with as few additives and scents as possible.
See the related question below for more details and helpful links.
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Can you give guinea pigs a bath without any special shampoo?
yes you can give a guinea pig a bath with just water but they will not be as clean as when you give them a bath with shampoo and yes they do make special shampoo for guinea pigs don't use normal soap on guinea pigs you can find this special soap at petsmart in the guinea pig area
Can you give guinea pigs a dry bath?
do not bath your guinea pigs ever! only bath them with special washing shampoo from wilkinsons, even if you get that its only if your guinea pigs are really dirty. It will have writing on the back to read or get special shampoo from ebay or a pets shop.
What powders are good for giving a bunny a bath?
baby powder or light shampoo for puppies that can be used on other animals such as hamsters and guinea pigs.
Are guinea pigs odourless?
Most of the time guinea pigs don't have an odour as long as you clean their cage often. If they are still stinky, you can always give them a bath. If you want to give then a bath you should either use bunny, kitten or ferret shampoo, dog shampoo is too strong and natural shampoo is the best for them.
Can you give a bunny a bath with just warm water?
It can be dangerous to give a rabbit a bath. If you just use warm water, then you're avoiding the risk of dangerous shampoo/soap, but there are other risks to be aware of if you need to give your bunny a bath. Also, if your rabbit needs a bath, something is wrong and you should probably see a vet. Healthy rabbits keep themselves clean. See the related question below for more important info and links about bathing rabbits.
Can you give a zebra finch a bath in shampoo?
No, do not use regular hair shampoo. The only kind of shampoo you should use is special bird wash you can find at many pet supply stores. Ask your veterinarian if you have any more questions!
How do you get stains out of a horse's coat natrually?
well, during the summer when our horses are dirty we take special brishes with a tube of shampoo hooked to the end of the and literally bath them. ( human shampoo) or ( baby shampoo if your afraid its gonna get in its eyes). Once you have scrubbed them with shampoo , use a water hose to rinse them off.
How do you gave a cat bath?
The same way you give a dog a bath... with water, shampoo, soap, etc. But the soap needs to be designed for cats. I'd do it quickly though. They always try to jump out of the tub.
Do chihuahuas need special shampoo?
No but they do need to be kept really warm when done with the bath,don`t let outside until they are 100% dry.
Can you bathe a puppy at 3 week?
No,if a 3 week old puppy needs a bath,please call your vet and ask if you can use a dry shampoo.
When do you give your 3 month old bunny a bath?
Well if you are going to give a baby bunny a rabbit, fill the tub with warm water to about an inch. Do not use shampoos, soaps, conditioners, etc. Always supervise and never leave your bunny in the water un-attended. Here is some good info: EHow.com Go to youtube to watch movies about it'
Does shampoo and bath creme change the colour of the bath water?
No but if you buy colorful bath bubbles it may change the water.
