Bath time?

[zebraprint]

I've seen some videos on YouTube of people giving their rabbits baths... Is it necessary? Abby's never had one and I was wondering if I should give her one. Do rabbits like water? I'm most worried about the water drying out her skin, I feel like I read that somewhere. Anyway, I'm rambling now so I'll stop - just looking for some pointers on the subject

 

[LakeCondo]

No baths unless absolutely necessary, like being covered in something harmful. Otherwise, use unscented wipes.

 

[patches2593]

i once gave my first bunny a bath. he just stood there but sometimes he's freak.

you REALLY shouldn't give him/her a bath since it's stressful and unnecessary if you just bathe them for the fun of it since i will admit its pretty cute when they're wet

some bunnies die from stress and get chills when they are wet. i totally don't recommend it. if needed, try bathing only certain parts. i once gave my bunny a butt bath in the sink since he had pee and poop all in his fur. it was disgusting!!!!

 

[missyscove]

Agreed, no baths unless absolutely necessary. For most buns they're just unnecessary stress and usually they keep themselves plenty clean. Sometimes a dry bath with some cornstarch can help too.

 

[patches2593]

hah funny we're talking about giving pets bath. just gave my 2 dogs a bath and now they're pooped out. DDDDD

 

[I_heart_Fraggles]

I volunteer at the humane society and we have a policy that buns don't get bathed unless they come in "crispy".....