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Bathing A Rabbit | Pet Health Advice



Need to bathe your rabbit? Find out how here:

In this video, PDSA Vet Fran demonstrates how to bathe your rabbit in 8 simple steps.

Step 1 – Start by putting a bath mat or towel down to stop them slipping and then ask someone to gently hold them on it.

Step 2 – Usually, it’s their bottom that needs washing. So hold their front end up whilst supporting their back end.

Step 3 – Remember, never put your rabbit on their back, as this is really scary for them.

Step 4 – Gently pour warm water over their dirty fur. Make sure it’s no hotter than hand temperature.

Step 5 – Keep soaking any mucky areas until the dirt is soft and can be easily removed with a sponge or soft brush.

Step 6 – Be as quick as you can so your rabbit doesn’t get stressed or cold.

Step 7 – Once you’re finished, wrap your rabbit in a towel and dry them off as much as possible.

Step 8 – If it’s a cold day, put your rabbit somewhere warm, away from draughts, until they’re properly dry.

For more advice on how to care for your rabbit, visit our Pet Health Hub: pdsa.org.uk/phh

The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is the UK’s leading veterinary charity. Operating through a UK-wide network of 48 Pet Hospitals, PDSA provides low-cost and free veterinary care to the sick and injured pets of people in need.

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