Me, The All-Time Desultory

Friends and sis keep asking if I shower for my darling boy...I thought I read it somewhere that we better don't take the risk, even if it means doing it with pet grooming centre...why?

Most vets and websites geared toward caring for bunnies will tell us not to bathe the little creature unless we absolutely have to.

The risks are plenty. The stress of the bathing process can easily cause a heart attack in bunnies. If bunny is not hold properly, or if he kicks to get away from the bath, it could cause permanent paralysis or even death, because bunny's spine may snap.

Domestic rabbits are also very susceptible to chills, and it is the biggest NO-No to bathe a sick rabbit. Spot cleaning just the dirty area will be recommended.

It's really tough task to hold a rabbit properly in the bathtub, and the height of the sink is too much to risk, if the bunny does happen to jump out of our arms. Invest in a small baby tub may be a good start. Room where we bathe the bunny, preferably the bathroom, should be warm enough. If necessary, turn the heat on or run hot water in the shower so that the steam can warm the room before bath time. Lukewarm water will be perfect choice.

No commercial flee shampoos in the market should be your choice unless a vet that specializes in rabbits has said it's okay. If the bunny is especially messy, baby shampoo will be a good option.Unlike dogs and cats, domestic rabbits can't have water poured over their heads. In fact, we should avoid getting the bunny wet at all from the neck up. Extra care must be taken to keep the ears and nostrils dry. For this reason, using only a few inches of water in the tub considering the bunny's height, is best.

Say...one task less for me?kakaka