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Cleaning scent glands?

jazxo

jazxo

Mama Doe
I think they're called scent glands. The little folds either side of the genitals?

Checked Pippin's today for the first time for a long time and there's brown waxy stuff in there (sorry, so gross!) and I was wondering how and how often do you clean your buns?

I was thinking warm water and cotton buds?

Is it bad that she has stuff in there?
 
Rabbits should be able to keep their scent glands clean themselves, but for various reasons some do not/can not do so.For example Rabbits with dental problems may not be very thorough in the grooming department. Same applies to Rabbits with any mobility problems.

A small amount of wax in the folds of skin is normal,I only clean them if needed,if there is a large accumulation of wax. I do not do it as part of an ongoing routine. I use a cotton bud dipped in olive oil. The skin is VERY delicate in that area so great care is needed so as not to tear it.
 
Oh okay. Thank you! I don't think I'll clean them then as it is only a small amount but I'll keep an eye on them.
 
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