Messy Bum

[saundej]

Hi,

One of our rabbits is prone to a messy behind. His diet hasn't changed (in fact he's on the same diet as our other rabbits who are fine). Once he's been bathed, he's instantly passing normal sized droppings again but a few weeks later he's back in the same situation again

He had all his teeth removed about 6 months ago due to them all growing in different directions.

Does anyone know whether toothless rabbits are just as able to clean themselves as before or are they likely to need a little help?

 

[Dustyrabbit]

Hi, I can't advise you regarding toothless buns as I have no experience of them but hopefully someone will be along soon to help you.

Meantime it would be helpful if you gave a few more details about the rabbit and its current diet - I imagine it is difficult for a toothless bun to eat hay and therefore get enough fibre. Tell us the buns size, age, body condition and exactly what you feed him and in what quantity.