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Healthy rabbits of all ages don't need baths because they clean themselves. If your rabbit is sick, something is wrong and you should treat the cause as well as the symptoms (the smelliness or dirtiness) - this usually means a trip to the vet. Baths can be dangerous for rabbits so they should be avoided; if they're necessary, special precautions must be followed so the rabbit stays safe and healthy. See the related question below for more details.
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Do not bathe a BABY rabbit. Rabbits should not be bathed unless they are 3 months old or older. The exception is if they have had diarrhea, then follow the instructions below.
To give a baby rabbit a bath you can use special rabbit shampoo that you may find in a pet store. Do not use just any shampoo: rabbits have very sensitive skin and many human, baby, cat, and dog shampoos can hurt your rabbit. To give it a bath it depends on the size if it is big use a tub if it is still really little use a sink. Fill it up with warm water enough for it to reach the bottom of the tub or sink so that the head is not in the water - the water level shouldn't go above the belly. Make sure you DO NOT wet its ears or face. Next take a little shampoo in your hand and start rubbing the body but softly. Rinse your rabbit and keep it in a warm towel till it is completely dry. Last, make sure it is warm and dry and put it back in its cage. Make sure you rinse all the soap out of it's coat. You can also use cat shampoo if your store does not carry the 'rabbit' shampoo, but even some cat shampoos aren't safe.
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Can you bathe a bunnie?
You don't want to bathe any rabbit
You take bath to bunnies if their dirty?
No! You should never bathe your rabbit. If you notice that they tend to clean themselves. If you bathe a rabbit it could make them sick or die.
What do you use to bathe a rabbit?
You dont bathe a rabbit, they clean themselves. If your rabbit needs cleaning, something is wrong! You need to clean the rabbit, but you shouldn't ignore the cause of the problem -- probably, you should bring the rabbit to a vet. If you need to clean your rabbit, you must be VERY careful, because baths can be very dangerous for rabbits. See the related question below for more details and helpful links.
Can you bathe an outside pet rabbit?
Baths can be dangerous for rabbits. Healthy rabbits, including outside ones, keep themselves clean and don't require baths. If your rabbit needs a bath, something is wrong -- either the rabbit is sick and needs a vet, or you should improve the rabbit's living conditions. If you need to bathe a rabbit, follow certain precautions to keep the rabbit safe. See the related question below about bathing rabbits for details and link -- it applies to outside rabbits as well.
How do you clean a pet rabbit?
Rabbits mostly clean themselves. You should groom your rabbit regularly (see the related link below for more details), but you shouldn't have to bathe her or seriously clean her. If your rabbit is dirty, something is wrong! If you need to bathe your rabbit, not only should you follow specific procedures so that you don't hurt the rabbit, but you must also find out what's wrong -- probably, this means you need to see a vet. See the related questions below for more details.
Can you bathe a rabbit with fur loss?
It's not a good idea to bathe a rabbit with fur loss. Whatever is causing the fur loss, a bath could make it worse and really irritate the skin. If your rabbit is suffering from fur loss, something is very wrong! This is not at all normal for rabbits. Bring your rabbit to a special knowledgeable vet as soon as possible!
What are the effects after giving a baby rabbit a bath?
Baby Rabbits ??? What age? My recommendations would be NOT to give a baby rabbit a bath. I would not attempt to bathe a rabbit until they are at least 3 months old unless they have had diarrhea and have fouled their coat.
Do you give a class pet rabbit a bath?
Healthy rabbits clean themselves and do not need baths. Baths can be dangerous for rabbits. Unless necessary, do not bathe your rabbit. If a bath is necessary, this means something is wrong and probably the rabbit needs to see a vet. If you need to bathe a rabbit, take certain precautions to make ensure you keep the rabbit safe. See the related question below for details and links. Are you sure you're taking proper care of the rabbit? The classroom is not the ideal setting for a rabbit.
What is the present tense of bathe?
The present tense of "bathe" is "bathing" - still pronounced with a long A as in bathe.
Does a mini rex rabbit bathe?
Mini Rex rabbits, like all pet rabbits, bathe themselves by licking their fur. If your rabbit is dirty and needs a bath, something is wrong! See the related question below for more details (it applies to all pet rabbits, including Mini Rex rabbits).
What do people mean when they say healthy rabbits bathe themselves?
Rabbits "bathe" themselves with their tongues. (You might call this "grooming," "bathing," "washing," etc.) This means that with their tongues and their paws, they clean themselves: their fur, ears, eyes, nose, rear end, everything. A rabbit that isn't keeping itself clean is not healthy. Maybe the rabbit is physically unable to keep itself clean, maybe it doesn't feel well enough to bathe, or maybe it is depressed. Whatever the cause, a dirty rabbit is a clear sign that something is wrong that needs to be fixed. Veterinary treatment may be required, or maybe you just need to improve the rabbit's living conditions and lifestyle. Either way, a vet needs to give your rabbit a physical exam, at least to rule out injury and illness. See the related questions below for more details and links.
How many times can you bathe baby rabbits?
You should not bathe baby rabbits, or bunnies - especially if they're new born. Their mothers will take care of that. If they have grown their hair and teeth, then you should bathe them 4 times a year. Rabbits really have no need to be bathed unless they have had grooming issues (diarrhea) or have been loose and rolled in the dirt or you suspect fleas (then a flea bath is in order). Never bathe a rabbit under 2 months old.
