Only give your rabbit a bath if competely neccessary. If there is just a little dirt, your rabbit should be able to clean itself. However if there is something caked on your rabbit, a bath may be neccessary. Make sure you have plenty of towels for when you are done, because if the rabbit is wet and cold, it may lead to illness. When bathing your rabbit, you might want to use a shampoo from you're local pet shop, or use a gentle baby shampoo, as long as you keep it OUT OF EYES and OUT OF EARS! Just make sure your rabbit is dry and warm before you return them to thir cage. =]
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.
It's best not to give rabbits any bath at all. Baths are dangerous for rabbits: they can easily become ill or injured from being given a bath. Also, rabbits are clean animals and they wash themselves: if your rabbit is dirty, something is probably wrong with its health and it should see a vet. If a bath is necessary, it's best to try a "dry bath" first (see related question below for more details). This is the safest for your rabbit. If the dry bath doesn't work, then you can try a wet spot bath with a wash cloth. If the spot bath doesn't work, either, then you can try a full wet bath, but you must be very careful and follow specific procedures to keep the rabbit safe (see related question below). If you do give your rabbit a wet bath, you can try it with just water. If just water cleans the rabbit, great! It's much better to just use water than to use a shampoo or soap. But, if your rabbit is very dirty, it probably needs shampoo. Do NOT use just any shampoo! Most shampoos made for humans, even ones for babies, even some for pets!, are too harsh and can lead to chemical burns or skin irritation. Use a hypoallergenic, non-medicated, natural-ingredients shampoo.
You can start giving a kitten a bath once they are at least 8 weeks old. Before that age, kittens are usually not able to regulate their body temperature effectively and may get chilled during bathing. Always use a mild kitten-specific shampoo and make sure to dry them thoroughly after the bath to prevent them from getting cold.
No, definitely not. If you absolutely must shampoo your rabbit, look carefully for a safe shampoo. Most common shampoos made for humans -- even ones for babies -- are not safe to use on rabbits. Rabbits have sensitive skin and you could easily give them a chemical burn or irritated skin, leading to infection, if you use a harsh shampoo or soap. Any shampoo that has whitening in it, or bleach, or colour dye, should DEFINITELY be AVOIDED!!If you must bathe your rabbit, look for a hypoallergenic, non-medicated shampoo with natural ingredients. A natural oatmeal shampoo made for cats is often recommended. Avoid chemicals and long ingredient lists: look for something simple and natural.It's widely recommended not to bathe your rabbit at all! Rabbits are clean animals and they wash themselves. If your rabbit is dirty and needs a bath, something is wrong and it should probably see a vet. Baths can be very dangerous for rabbits! Many rabbits become ill or injured when people give them a bath. See the related question below for more details.
The only reason to give a rabbit a bath is if it's messy and can't clean itself. Healthy rabbits groom themselves. Rabbits do not normally need baths. If your rabbit is messy, that means something is wrong! Baths can be dangerous for rabbits, so if you need to give a rabbit a bath you must be very careful and follow certain precautions. See the related question below for details and links.Reasons to give a rabbit a bath include:The rabbit is stained with urine or feces. In this case, the rabbit is sick, or perhaps her cage/habitat is filthy and too small -- either way, the rabbit needs to see a vet.The rabbit got into something messy, like mud, or you spilled something on her, like cooking oil. In this case, you can skip the vet visit although you must pay very close attention to her over the next week or so, and if you notice signs of illness, go to the vet after all. Also, make changes to ensure the rabbit never gets into that mess again.
Never. Rabbits, depending on the breed, will need grooming at certain times but never ever give them a bath.
No! They can clean themselves. But, you can give rabbits a bath if the vet has recommended it.
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.
If your rabbit is dirty and doesn't clean itself then it needs to see a vet. It also needs to have a bath, but baths can be dangerous for rabbits, so you should follow certain precautions to keep the rabbit safe. See the related questions below for details and links.
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i would give my daschund a bath every week, but when you first get him, wait about 3 weeks until you give him a bath
You can only bathe rabbits when absolutely necessary, and when you've taken all the necessary precautions to keep the bunny safe. Baths can be dangerous for rabbits! Healthy rabbits clean themselves, so if your bunny is messy, something is wrong -- either you need to do better "bunny-proofing" to keep your rabbit out of messy areas, or your rabbit is sick and needs veterinary care. Before trying a full-on bath, try a "dry bath" with baby cornstarch powder (no talc!), or a wet "spot bath." See the related questions below for details and links.
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.
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Rabbits shouldn't be bathed unless absolutely necessary. Bathing can be stressful and dangerous for rabbits. Healthy rabbits keep themselves clean, so if your rabbit needs a bath, something is wrong and you probably need to bring the rabbit to a vet. If you do need to give your bunny a bath, take precautions to make sure you keep the rabbit safe. Use luke warm water and a baby bath or sink. If you use shampoo, make sure it's safe. Most shampoos made for babies, cats, dogs, etc. are not safe for rabbits. Even some made for rabbits aren't safe! Look for a hypoallergenic, non-medicated shampoo (even herbs with "natural" healing properties should be avoided); the more organic and natural, with few ingredients and additives, the better. See the related question below for details and links.