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Dirty bun bum.
- Thread starter G-Man
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hoppetylop
Mama Doe
My Milly gets the occasional pooey bottom too.When I wash her (I just use a small bowl of warm water and cotton wool)I stand her back legs in the bowl.I have the bowl on a table and hold her upright but away from me so her back is against my front if that makes sense and support her bum.The poo soon soaks off with very gentle persuasion. Shes not too upset by this although shes another one who doesn't like being held for too long.I dry her as much as possible with a fluffy towel and hold her in another dry one for abit before putting her down.I put their heater on while she finishes drying.
That method suits Milly and me but obviously every bun and set up is different.During the summer I get a vet nurse to clip the fur very short around her bottom about once a month.
That method suits Milly and me but obviously every bun and set up is different.During the summer I get a vet nurse to clip the fur very short around her bottom about once a month.
Fluffybunny54
Mama Doe
Hi, Just a quick one. Hibiscrub is much cheaper from Amazon, chemists charge the earth.
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G-Man
Warren Scout
Wee update. She's still nice and clean, no funny poos or none I've seen! She's seriously unhappy with me still and I've been told in no uncertain terms (bruise and bite on forearm!) not to stroke her at the moment. They've just been getting hay and herbs but haven't given up the fenugreek supper as I'm pathetically needy and want her to like me again. :? I'll be starting fresh dandelions and plantain soon, slowly but surely, so that should cheer her up.
Hoppetylop, I agree with your method, I held her against me but also put a towel round her, she's incredible strong and didn't want either of us getting hurt. I'm hoping she'll transfer her dislike to the nurses after trim. :lol:
Fluffy, just ordered it. :thumb:
Thank you to everyone who answered and helped.
Hoppetylop, I agree with your method, I held her against me but also put a towel round her, she's incredible strong and didn't want either of us getting hurt. I'm hoping she'll transfer her dislike to the nurses after trim. :lol:
Fluffy, just ordered it. :thumb:
Thank you to everyone who answered and helped.
G-Man
Warren Scout
They're outdoor rabbits and as we live in Glasgow there's not too many opportunities to be on the ground! I used to sit in their shed/hutch but neither of them liked that. Hoppity will come to me for strokes but Hector only touches me at night when I take fenugreek out. As I open the door I bend my knees and he puts his front paws up on me to grab the treat, I can then stroke him as he's eating it but that's it. I did try for ages when I first got him as a rescue but he was never comfortable with touching. We're at vets tomorrow so fingers crossed for us all, especially the catching bit!!
Forgot to say cpayne that I'll ask about rearguard at vets.
I used to sit in their shed/hutch but neither of them liked that. Hoppity will come to me for strokes but Hector only touches me at night when I take fenugreek out. As I open the door I bend my knees and he puts his front paws up on me to grab the treat, I can then stroke him as he's eating it but that's it. I did try for ages when I first got him as a rescue but he was never comfortable with touching. We're at vets tomorrow so fingers crossed for us all, especially the catching bit!!Forgot to say cpayne that I'll ask about rearguard at vets.
WillowAndBiscuit
Mama Doe
The vets gave me some rearguard for my little ones yesterday and it was £33 per bottle!They're outdoor rabbits and as we live in Glasgow there's not too many opportunities to be on the ground!
Forgot to say cpayne that I'll ask about rearguard at vets.
G-Man
Warren Scout
I realised quite quickly after finding my wee dog all those years ago that virtually nothing is cheap with pets! And if it ever is they'll need 2 of them to make it up.
Pets mum
Wise Old Thumper
I realised quite quickly after finding my wee dog all those years ago that virtually nothing is cheap with pets! And if it ever is they'll need 2 of them to make it up.
So very true, I spend more on my two buns and one cat, than I do on myself ! :roll:
Good luck at vets :thumb:
G-Man
Warren Scout
Wee update; Hoppity is back in on Wednesday to get her teeth trimmed. Looks like she eats to the left so couple on the right are a bit long. It's not stopping her eating or going into gums but vet thought it better to get fine now before any big eating problems. I'd washed her on the Sunday but she again had a few sticky poos on her so vet fairly sure it's a teeth problem but gave her a wee trim anyway. Hector is fine but stopping the pellets should help as they'd gained a bit of weight since last visit. Hoppity hasn't looked at me since we got home. When I go out she either turns her back or closes her eyes. My husband was out with them this morning and I was watching H&H from the window and they were running about, bit of chasing and jumping and fleeing through the tunnels. I walked out, up stairs and by the time I'd unlatched the gate she was in her tent on top floor of their house. My husband admitted he'd thought I exaggerated her moods but along with seeing I was telling the truth he also had a good laugh at her behaviour. God only knows what treatment she'll give me after her teeth filing visit!! :evil:
WillowAndBiscuit
Mama Doe
Oh bless, it's awful when they give you the cold shoulder like that, especially when you're only trying to help! All I can say is good luck with the teeth filing! [emoji38]
