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Can you take a baby bunny a bath?

Healthy rabbits keep themselves clean and do not need baths. If your 9-week old rabbit (or any age of rabbit) needs a bath, something is wrong and the rabbit might need to see a vet. Baths can be dangerous for rabbits, so if you need to give one, you must follow certain procedures to ensure the rabbit stays safe. See the related question below for details and links -- it applies to 9-month old rabbits as well as all ages of rabbits.


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.


Why do rabbits need big areas?

Rabbits need big areas to live in because there are many rabbits in one area at a time, and the rabbits need space to reproduce and they are going to need space for their young rabbits.


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.


How do you bathe a wild bunny?

Like all bunnies, dwarf bunnies don't need baths. Healthy rabbits keep themselves clean. Only if something is wrong might a bunny need a bath. Baths can be very dangerous for rabbits! See the related question below for details and links -- it applies to dwarf rabbits as well as all rabbits.

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Can you give long ear rabbits baths?

The following is true for long-eared rabbits and all rabbits: No, rabbits do not need baths and generally find them very stressful. If aboslutley necessary it is better to just give it a "spot cleaning" of the area that is dirty. Healthy rabbits clean themselves, so if your rabbit is dirty, something is wrong and you may need to see the vet. If you need to give a bath, you should follow certain precautions to keep it safe. See the related question below for details and links.


Will bunnies die when you give them a bath?

Unless you make it so they can't breathe. Or they get scared and have a heart attack. But rabbits don't need baths.


Can you have a bath when your rabbit pregnant?

Rabbits should never be given baths. Getting a rabbits coat completely wet will ruin its fur. Rabbits are much like cats in that they bathe themselves.


Does rabbits likes taking baths?

Its just likeany other animal but Rabbits dont really like it... They usually try to jump out or end up scratching or biting you.


Can bunny take a bath?

Generally speaking, no, you can't give a Lionhead rabbit a bath because rabbits clean themselves. When it comes to bathing, there's no difference between Lionheads and other pet rabbits. See the related question below for more information.


How do you give mice baths?

mice do't need baths, so there's no answer to this question


Can you give a lop bunny a bath?

Healthy rabbits keep themselves clean and don't need baths -- that's true for lop-eared rabbits as well as all rabbits. If your rabbit is messy and needs a bath, that means something is wrong -- either it's sick and needs a vet, or you need better "bunny-proofing" to keep the rabbit out of messy areas. Baths can be dangerous for rabbits, so if you must bathe a rabbit, make sure you follow certain precautions to keep it safe: for example, use warm water not hot or cold, dry it thoroughly when finished or it will get sick, use a safe shampoo or none at all (many are dangerous for rabbits, even those made for babies or pets), don't get water in the ears... and there are other precautions, too! See the related question below for details and links (it applies to lop-eared rabbits, too).


Do you need to give hermit crabs baths?

no


Do cows need baths every week?

No.


Can you take a baby bunny a bath?

Healthy rabbits keep themselves clean and do not need baths. If your 9-week old rabbit (or any age of rabbit) needs a bath, something is wrong and the rabbit might need to see a vet. Baths can be dangerous for rabbits, so if you need to give one, you must follow certain procedures to ensure the rabbit stays safe. See the related question below for details and links -- it applies to 9-month old rabbits as well as all ages of rabbits.


How often do you bathe your rabbit?

Never. Healthy rabbits don't need baths: they clean themselves. If your rabbit needs a bath, something is wrong -- dirty rabbits are not normal! Maybe you need to keep its cage cleaner. Maybe you need to bunny-proof your home better so the rabbit doesn't get into messy things. Or, the problem could be medical -- maybe your rabbit is sick. See the related question below for more details.


How often do rabbits need exercise?

Rabbits need exercise every day for half an hour.