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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Rabbits are clean animals and will usually not need any help with cleaning. In fact, exposing your rabbit to water is dangerous, as it can lead to hypothermia or shock. Instead of bathing your rabbit in the traditional way, you should only clean the required fur area, clean the scent glands, and kill fleas without dipping your pet in water.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Cleaning the Rabbit

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   Brush your rabbit to remove dirt. Most rabbits love being brushed, and it's a great way to keep their coat clean. Buy a rabbit hair brush (which usually has smaller, more compact teeth than a dog comb). Every few days, keep the rabbit gently and brush the fur. Focus on areas with grass lined grass or dirt. Once done, wash the brush and let it dry.
   • The rabbit should be gently rested. Not all rabbits like to be brushed. If the rabbit is startled or scared while brushing, stop and try again later.
   • Long-haired breeds of rabbits require more intensive care. The coat should be trimmed short until it is about 3 cm or more in length so that it does not become tangled. This will help reduce hair loss and keep hair cleaner.

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   Clean up your rabbit when necessary. If your rabbit has just jumped into the mud, you can clean it up by cleaning it in a dirty spot. Fortunately, you can clean a separate area of ​​the rabbit's fur without using water. This is most appropriate, as in many cases rabbits fall into shock when they are wet. Sprinkle a little cornstarch on the dirt and use a bristle brush to brush off the dirt. Keep repeating until the bristles are completely clean.
   • Even if the rabbit is completely muddy, you should still use this dry bath method instead of immersing the rabbit in water. Proceed in parts, carefully removing the mud, brushing, and using cornstarch to remove small dirt particles.
   • If absolutely necessary, only use water to clean small areas of hair. Moisten the washcloth with warm water and soak it on the fur; you should not let water run to their skin. Once the bristles are clean, you can use a hairdryer, turn on low heat and gently dry the hair. Normally the rabbit's body temperature is about 38-39 degrees Celsius. Because rabbit skin is very thin, and the rabbit itself is sensitive to temperature, you should never use a dryer with a higher temperature than " warm ", and continuously use your hand to check how hot the air is blowing from the dryer onto the rabbit's skin.

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   Use a mat splitter if the hair of the rabbit becomes lumpy. If your rabbit's fur becomes tangled, then the best tool to fix the problem is a deodorizer. This will provide gentle tripping without harming the rabbit. Avoid using scissors; rabbits are fidgety, and you will most likely accidentally injure the rabbit while using scissors.

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   Cut your rabbit's nails. This step is essential if your rabbit spends most of its time indoors. When your rabbit does not have the opportunity to shorten the nail itself by digging through the outside soil, the hooves can grow long and pointed. Use pincers or clippers to care for your rabbit's paws, or ask your veterinarian to do it during your doctor's visit.
   • Do not cut off your rabbit's claws. Rabbits are very susceptible to infection and losing claws will cause their feet to become infected.
   • Make sure your rabbit's living space is clean and dry to promote good foot health.

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   Do not immerse rabbits in water. This issue is worth mentioning over and over again, that it can cause hypothermia or shock, both of which lead to death. Some rabbits have special characteristics and are not afraid to get wet; Some rabbit owners are surprised to find that their pet rabbits love to swim. However, if your rabbit doesn't show that he likes water at all, it's best not to get it wet.Rabbits are very sensitive and even a single bath can leave permanent damage. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: Clean the Scent glands

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   Clean around the anus with a cotton ball dipped in water. Rabbits have scent glands near the anus, waste can be left there and start to smell after a while. To clean the area, simply dip a cotton ball or cotton swab in warm water. Flush the area to remove any residual waste. If you repeat this cleaning on a regular basis, you won't have to resort to more intensive or complex methods.
   • Your rabbit may become tense and startled while you clean the area. You should seek help by holding and petting the rabbit while you clean the scent gland areas.
   • Rabbits also have scent glands under their chin, but do not have a bad smell and do not require cleaning.

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   Buy rabbit-safe shampoo at the pet store. This type of product is safer for rabbits and especially safe than regular soap.

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   Only use soap if absolutely necessary. If the waste stays behind for a long time, you may need something besides water to clean it. Fill a small bowl with warm water and add a few drops of mild baby shampoo or Castile soap. Soak a cotton ball in the solution and gently clean around the rabbit's anus, taking care to wet only the areas that need to be cleaned. Repeat until there is no trace left in the area.
   • Don't leave any soap stains on the rabbit's body. This can irritate the skin.
   • Do not use cold water; Instead, use warm enough water. Otherwise, the rabbit may lower its temperature and be shocked.

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   Dry the hairs on the lowest heat. You shouldn't let your rabbit's fur dry naturally, as the longer your rabbit stays wet, the more likely it is to develop a health problem. Use the dryer in low heat, low wind mode (do not set cool or hot) and blow a few lines over the wet rear of the rabbit. Continue until the coat is completely dry.
   • Be aware that your rabbit can be very frightened by the noise of the dryer. If this happens, prepare a soft, absorbent towel with good water resistance. Use a towel to dry the rabbit.

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   Use this method to clean dry urine (or urine residue). Some rabbits suffer from uncontrolled urination and an inability to regulate urine. Older rabbits with health problems often have this problem. Dry urine can stick on the fur, causing a bad smell and discomfort. If this happens to your rabbit,
   • Take a cotton ball soaked in water and wipe off any bristles that are contaminated with urine.
   • Dry the bristles on a low heat setting with a gentle breeze.
     • Likewise, if your rabbit is afraid of the blow dryer, use a cotton towel instead of drying it.
   • See your rabbit doctor to find out the health cause of uncontrolled urination.

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   Trim the fur so it doesn't get wet. The long fur around the rabbit's anus and lower body can make her body more susceptible to wetness. You should keep the hair short so that the skin underneath it dries faster and cleaner. Ask your veterinarian for instructions on how to care for the fur in a particular breed of rabbit. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Killing fleas

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   Choose a flea-killing solution for rabbits. If you notice that your rabbit has fleas, talk to your veterinarian about using a flea killer solution for your rabbit. Advantage, Program and Revolution are all specially designed to kill rabbits fleas without damaging the skin or affecting internal health.
   • Do not use the solution intended for cats or dogs, even if the product says it is safe for use on rabbits. Ideally, use only those made for rabbits.
   • Never immerse rabbits in any flea solution, even if it is safe to do so on the package.

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   Apply recommended dosage to the middle of the rabbit's shoulder blade. Follow your veterinarian's instructions or on the package to apply a small amount of the liquid to the area between the rabbit's shoulder blades. This is the safest place to use the product, as the rabbit cannot turn around and scratch or lick the solution.
   • Most flea-killing solutions require use over a period of one month.
   • If you are unsure of the correct dosage to use, you should consult your veterinarian before proceeding.

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   Use a brush to eliminate fleas and eggs. If a natural solution is to be used, the traditional brushing method will work. To use this method, it is important to have a good relationship with your rabbit, as flea and egg combs can be quite time consuming. You can have the rabbits sit still while you are meticulously brushing their feathers to get rid of the fleas and eggs. You don't miss any area of ​​the rabbit's body.
   • Check the rabbit again after a few days. In most cases, you will need to repeat this process two or three times to prevent new eggs from hatching. After a few weeks, the fleas and the eggs should be gone.
   • Between cleaning operations, you need to disinfect a flea comb by boiling in water for about five minutes.

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   Clean the rabbit's living area thoroughly. If you find fleas on your rabbit, they are probably also residing in the rabbit's (and yours) living space. Clean the barn and change the linens several times throughout the treatment period. Boil the rabbit food and toys plates for five minutes to get rid of fleas, and wash the sheets in hot water. If fleas are growing on your carpet, you can do the following:
   • Coating DIATOMITE or baking soda powder on the carpet. Let stand for eight hours or overnight. They work to dry flea eggs.
   • Swing the vacuum cleaner to vacuum up the powder and throw away the dust bag.
   • Repeat this process every few days until all fleas are gone.
   • When the rabbit is safe in the cage, you can also catch live fleas by placing a night light near the floor. Place a bowl of soapy water under each light bulb, and fleas will jump in. Put away the water bowl before you let the rabbit go outside to play.

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   Do not use flea bombs or contagious chemicals. Rabbits are very sensitive to chemicals, and the high concentrations of pesticides used in flea bombs are no exception. Avoid using any chemical solution around your rabbit. If you feel that using a bomb or flea spray is the only way to get rid of them, keep your rabbit in a safe place during the spraying process. Clean the room with water and white vinegar to remove traces of pesticide before allowing rabbits to access the area. advertisement

Advice

• If the rabbit gets wet to the skin for some reason, it is important to dry it as quickly as possible to avoid hypothermia. You can use the dryer, but have to turn it on to its lowest setting and move it back and forth so as not to focus the heat on an area for too long. Test the heat by placing your hand in the direction of the airflow. Rabbits are also very sensitive to heat, and prolonged overheating can cause heat stroke and death.
• Talk to your rabbit in a happy, gentle tone when you clean it.
• Bathe your rabbit only when absolutely necessary. Rabbits, like cats, can lick themselves and swallow any hair loss, so you don't need to clean them too often.
• When bathing / washing the rabbit, it is advisable to do it low, preferably under the expensive side, this will avoid getting the rabbit injured by trying to jump.
• Talk to your rabbit in a gentle and gentle voice as you brush your rabbit.

Warning

• Touching is extremely stressful for nearly all rabbits because they are predators in the wild. You should clean and brush quickly so that they can soon stand on all fours on the ground and regain a sense of self-control again.