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Bum checks/ protection

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lisa82

Mama Doe
Due to the warm whether the buns are having extra regular bum checks. Being no expert on rabbit anatomy I am finding the least stressful way of checking is lifting their tails whist they're laying down so I can see their bum holes :oops:
Do you experts think this is ok?

Also, fortunately they do clean themselves well but I have read that flies can be attracted and lay eggs even on clean looking bums, is this true?? Is it recommended that all buns, clean or not, are protected by rearguard or something?

Thanks :D
 
Hiya!

That is how I check Sophie as there is no way she would let me pick her up, she really hates it but will lie on the floor next to me for hours, so I check when she is lying down and she doesnt mind that at all. Just make sure you can check all the area that could be mucky/affected.

Rear guard is generally for buns at risk as you have to get it from your vets. If your buns clean themselves well and have clean bums, they should be fine, just keep an eye open and check daily :D

The joys eh!!! :lol:
 
If your rabbit is quite slim (like my Inky) you can check by lifting tales but if they're a bit fatter (like my Smokey), you have to resort to lifting the bunny I think! Otherwise you can't see properly.

I don't use rearguard because I think it's a bit strong if your buns don't really need it. IMHO, nothing beats cleaning out litter trays twice daily and keeping their living areas clean. I also dab citronella on bits of fabric and tie it (out of reach) in their runs, to deter flies.
 
Well Jess is a bit of a chubs but when I lift their tails I can see the holes:oops: , (looks like 2 little holes) is this enough or should I look further underneath? They do let me have a good feel underneath.

Where can you get citronella from? :D
 
If you can see everything under there, then that's fine especially if they're quite clean anyway.

I get citronella from Boots, it's in their aromatherapy section and it's about £5 a bottle but it does last ages.
 
I get my Citronella oil from a local small chemist, it was cheaper than Boots, a bargain at around £2!:D
 
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