I have only had these rabbits for a few days and they are quite a handful because they've not been well. They have been a full-time job.
Ada is very docile if just sitting to be stroked, but struggles a lot if picked up.
I started cleaning her belly with some "small animal wipes", whilst she lay with her head against my stomach. This got most of it on that area except one matted bit. But her tail and vent area still need to be cleaned. She then refused to lie on her back any more and was struggling quite dangerously, so I had to put her back into the carrier . She also nipped me when I tried a second time to clean her on her back, which is the first time I've seen her do this (she's had a lot of handling over the past few days from different vets, and must be really rather stressed).
There isn't anyone around who's comfortable helping with this, and I can't hold her still with one hand now. I've read this thread...
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?294038-Any-tips-for-giving-a-single-handed-bunny-botty-bath&highlight=cleaning+bottom
The only thing I can work out which is possible considering how stressed and struggly she is - and the fact she doesn't know me well yet - is perhaps making her sit on some wet cloths and tugging them around gently. I'm also tired and stressed and I really hope not to have to risk a sopping wet rabbit for the first time ever at this time of night.
Ada is very docile if just sitting to be stroked, but struggles a lot if picked up.
I started cleaning her belly with some "small animal wipes", whilst she lay with her head against my stomach. This got most of it on that area except one matted bit. But her tail and vent area still need to be cleaned. She then refused to lie on her back any more and was struggling quite dangerously, so I had to put her back into the carrier . She also nipped me when I tried a second time to clean her on her back, which is the first time I've seen her do this (she's had a lot of handling over the past few days from different vets, and must be really rather stressed).
There isn't anyone around who's comfortable helping with this, and I can't hold her still with one hand now. I've read this thread...
http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?294038-Any-tips-for-giving-a-single-handed-bunny-botty-bath&highlight=cleaning+bottom
The only thing I can work out which is possible considering how stressed and struggly she is - and the fact she doesn't know me well yet - is perhaps making her sit on some wet cloths and tugging them around gently. I'm also tired and stressed and I really hope not to have to risk a sopping wet rabbit for the first time ever at this time of night.