Cleaning Inside Rabbit Ears

Rabbits require grooming only to keep various infections and pests at bay. One of the parts that may need special attention is the rabbit's ears. These must be checked during a grooming for mites and infections. Clean your rabbit's ears only if there is excess dirt buildup, ear wax, or if the rabbit is sick and unable to clean itself. If you discover an infection or mites, take the animal to a vet to be treated for these complications.

Things You'll Need

  • Q-tips
  • Cotton swabs
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Instructions

    • 1

      Inspect the rabbit's ears for scratches, infections or signs of disease. Ear mites often leave bumpy, red sores all over the ears, so check inside and out for these marks.

    • 2

      Lift up the rabbit's ears and gently work a q-tip or cotton swab around the edges of the ear canal. Do not insert anything into the ear canal. Work the q-tip or swab around the ear canal, removing all dirt and ear wax. It is not necessary to use any cleaning solutions.

    • 3

      Gently wipe the underside of the rabbit's ears with a cotton ball or soft towel to remove excess dirt.

    • 4

      Clean the outside of the rabbit's ears with a cotton swap. Work gently but thoroughly, being careful not to press down too hard on the ears, because it will cause pain to the rabbit. Do this only if excess dirt is present.