How to Wash the Face of a Rabbit

Rabbits are typically clean animals, and for the most part, they do well when they are simply brushed on a regular basis. Never bathe a rabbit unless it is absolutely necessary because the water is a shock to them. However, if you notice that your rabbit has a grimy face, or if there is a small amount of discharge from the rabbit's eyes that has dried on its fur, it is possible to gently wash this small area.

Things You'll Need

  • Tissue
  • Saline solution
  • Soft cloth
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Instructions

  1. Tear stains

    • 1

      Pat the wet tears dry with a tissue.

    • 2

      Drip a small amount of saline solution from the bottle carefully onto the damp discharge from the rabbit's eyes.

    • 3

      Allow the saline solution to dry.

    • 4

      Wipe the dry saline solution away from the rabbit's face gently with a soft cloth. The discharge will crumble away with it.

    General Cleaning

    • 5

      Wet a soft cloth with clean water.

    • 6

      Squeeze the cloth nearly dry.

    • 7

      Wipe the rabbit's face with the damp cloth gently until it is clean.