Troller
Well-Known Member
Hi folks. Since I've been bonding my rabbits of late I find it easier to stick the little guys in their carriers for a short time. It takes me about an hour to do a decent clean, and I've seen my rabbits go without peeing for far longer then that but Xena of late has decided to let me know she is displeased by peeing in it while she's waiting. I'm positive this is just her being grumpy and not a medical issue because she doesn't do it every time during every clean, just occasionally.
So when I take her out I wipe down her paws, bottom and tail. She positively hates it. It's not a thing I mind doing, but I was just wondering if it was necessary? Not as a 'I'm trying to avoid this' but as a healthy rabbit would prefer to take care of it themselves. Especially if its doing more harm then good (I use non-scented baby wipes). I mean I'd hate her tracking pee in her pen, and I worry about if she could get urine scald from this, but if it's better to leave her be then I can stomach it I guess.
So when I take her out I wipe down her paws, bottom and tail. She positively hates it. It's not a thing I mind doing, but I was just wondering if it was necessary? Not as a 'I'm trying to avoid this' but as a healthy rabbit would prefer to take care of it themselves. Especially if its doing more harm then good (I use non-scented baby wipes). I mean I'd hate her tracking pee in her pen, and I worry about if she could get urine scald from this, but if it's better to leave her be then I can stomach it I guess.