Scent Glands

DemiS

Warren Veteran

• Apr 8, 2011

• #1

I've never properly cleaned a rabbits scent glands before, but I've noticed recently that Rory, although clean and dry around his back end, stinks :shock: Are there different ways to do it? And should I put a peg on my nose? :?

 

Georgeypudding

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 8, 2011

• #2

dont forget the sick bucket :lol:

 

Mrs. Bunnykins

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 8, 2011

• #3

I try to gently moisten the area with a damp cotton wool bud, and then use a dry one to try and tease out the majority. A pair of tweezers can also be of benefit.

Not my most favourite of jobs:shock:

Best of luck.

 

DemiS

Warren Veteran

• Apr 8, 2011

• #4

Thanks, will try that I think I'd best do all the buns scent glands and claws today, thank god they're docile :lol: I'm going to try nick some of those plastic gloves from the petrol station, I have a feeling long nails and scent glands don't mix

 

Kermit

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 8, 2011

• #5

I use wet cotton buds, comes out no problem. The smell doesnt bother me too much, I have smelt worse in the toilets at T in the Park!

 

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honeybunny

Wise Old Thumper

• Apr 8, 2011

• #6

fragrance free baby wipes are what I use..have to be very careful when doing it as skin is very thin in that area

 

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nessar

Warren Veteran

• Apr 8, 2011

• #7

Is this something we're meant to do regularly? Never heard of it ...