courtneydayle
Alpha Buck
give your buns baths when they smell bad?
Rabbits should only smell bad if they have a health problem. (or theyre kept in filthy conditions) Brian once got his bum caked in poo when he was on meds so yes, I had to clean it for him.
They tend to lay in their litter box, I'm trying to break them of it. But they're healthy and I sweep/vacuum their area every day. I will go give them a bath then. They're going to hate me... lol
It's not generally recommended if they dont need it, they should be able to keep themselves clean if their house is clean enough.
A bath is really stressful for them. Mine lie in their litter boxes all day but don't get dirty?
They're not dirty, their fur is clean and everything, .
Why would you wash a rabbit because they smelled like hay? Please do not wash them for this reason. If they are covered in poo or wee, yes. But they also need a vet visit in that case to find the cause.
Change your hay if you don't like it.
They're not dirty, their fur is clean and everything, they just smell a bit. A lot like their hay. It's Bermuda so it's a strong scented hay.
If they are not dirty and only smell like their hay because they lay in their hay then giving them a bath will not solve anything. They will go right back to smelling like their hay maybe even stronger if they lay in the hay while still damp. A bath will most likely really stress them especially since they are still getting use to being away from their mum and their new surroundings. Julie smells like her hay but I like the smell. It reminds me of fresh outdoors.
Mm I love the hay smell on my bunnies. Definitely don't bath them if they're not dirty.
Sniff between their ears... It's just so good!
You can buy spray especially for if their fur smells. Pets at home was selling it. I only ever give mine a bath if they have got a messy bum cause they ate something they shouldnt.
touch wood but only ever had it once with Watson.
am I the only one who doesn't sniff her rabbits?! :lol:
You should try it!
I'm allergic to their fur, and they're moulting so I might give it a miss :lol: