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do rabbits need a bath?

By Christine

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If you have a pet dog, you might think that, like your canine buddy, your rabbit also needs a bath regularly. Nothing can be further from the truth.

In fact, because going into the water is not natural for their wild kin, your bun will likely hate getting wet. So don’t think that bathing your rabbit should be a part of their regular grooming routine.

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Important Things to Consider

You may have seen videos of rabbits looking calm and content while submerged in a sink full of water, and yes, there are those rabbits who do enjoy taking a bath or even swimming! But they are more the exception than the rule.

Risks posed by bathing your bunny:

Bathing your rabbit can cause intense stress

When a bunny goes into shock, his body temperature plunges, and his body may start to shut down.

Rabbits have sensitive skin, making them prone to many skin ailments. A rabbit bath strips away the skin’s natural oils, which leaves your bun’s skin dry and vulnerable to bacterial and fungal diseases.

A bunny bath sometimes lead to skin irritations

Bathing your rabbit can cause ear and respiratory infections

When you bathe your bunny, water could accidentally get into his ear or nose. Water in the ears can lead to an infection.

A rabbit bath can lead to injuries

Because rabbits don’t like being in the water, your pet may panic when you place him in the sink or tub and start thrashing around. Rabbits have strong hind legs, but their spines are brittle.

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