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Dry butt bath (well it is off an American site)

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luvabun

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Has anyone tried this? Any success? What is this baby cornstarch powder they use?

Having to wash Brody's bum on a regular basis then keep her in the kitchen while she dries. Am concerned about temperature changes putting her in/out/in/out so if this works, would be better.

http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/buttbath.html
 
So, off to the chemists tomorrow then to look for cornstarch powder. Attempting the dry wash should be , erm, interesting....
 
I've not seen cornstarch in chemists', but you will find cornflour on the shelves in your supermarket! (Try somewhere like Asda that do economy range cornflour for 28p a packet).

Cornflour/cornstarch are the same thing - very very fine powdered maize flour.

It's used by people who show rabbits here, all the time; dampen the rabbits' feet and work in cornflour until it is a paste. The rabbit will groom most of it out, and what is left, dries, & can be brushed out with a comb. It keeps the feet clean, and used as a dry powder in the coat, keeps the whites white!!
 
Pendragon said:
It's used by people who show rabbits here, all the time; dampen the rabbits' feet and work in cornflour until it is a paste. The rabbit will groom most of it out, and what is left, dries, & can be brushed out with a comb. It keeps the feet clean, and used as a dry powder in the coat, keeps the whites white!!
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Oh thank you Sue, thats a brilliant tip, we will be stocking up with Cornflour, as I have several bunnies that I can not really wash (Angoras) easily, and the idea of using cornflour paste on their dirty paws sounds just the ticket! :D
 
Oh really? That sounds good I am having sitting in wee problems atm while trying to bond ;-((( My house smelles like a stables ;-(

many natural companies use non talcs in their dusting powers and have for years now. But the supermarket is the cheapest place to get hold of it.
 
I think i,ll be trying this one for cheeky , He,s pure white but has to get his tooshy washed occasionally and its not a pleasant job as he freaks out , then after its done he stamps his feet at me and then trys to mate with me :roll: , probably because i,ve been touching around his "bits" whilst washing him , typical man.
 
gina paul said:
I think i,ll be trying this one for cheeky , He,s pure white but has to get his tooshy washed occasionally and its not a pleasant job as he freaks out , then after its done he stamps his feet at me and then trys to mate with me :roll: , probably because i,ve been touching around his "bits" whilst washing him , typical man.
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