Fido’s Bunny Bath Shampoo & Conditioner for Rabbits (125ml)

Fido’s Bunny Bath is a mild, soap-free shampoo and conditioner in one, made for the delicate skin of rabbits, guinea pigs and other small pets. Small animals have thin skin and groom themselves constantly, so anything harsh — or anything left behind in the coat — ends up being both an irritant and something they swallow. Soap-free and thoroughly rinsed is what you want. It’s lightly scented with baby powder fragrance, and comes in a 125mL bottle.

Features

• Made for rabbits, guinea pigs and other small pets
• Soap-free, mild formula
• 2-in-1 — cleans and conditions in a single step
• Light, long-lasting baby powder fragrance
• 125mL bottle

Good to know: think spot-clean, not bath time

The most useful thing we can tell you about a rabbit shampoo is when not to use it. Rabbits should not be given routine full baths. Being submerged genuinely terrifies them, a soaked rabbit chills fast, and rabbits have been known to panic and injure themselves thrashing in water. Bath a rabbit only if a vet has told you to. For the far more common problem — a dirty bottom, a stained patch, a mess after a bout of soft stools — spot-clean instead: work a little shampoo into that area alone, rinse it out completely, and dry the rabbit thoroughly before it goes back in the hutch. Guinea pigs handle bathing rather better than rabbits, but the same principle applies: wash when they need it, not on a schedule.

How to use

Wet the coat (or just the soiled area) with warm water. Apply a small amount, massage in gently, and rinse thoroughly with clean water — residue left in the coat is the usual cause of itching afterwards. Towel-dry, and brush the coat once it’s completely dry. Avoid the eyes and ears.

Common questions

Can I use it on a baby rabbit or a young guinea pig?
It’s a mild, soap-free formula, but young animals lose body heat very quickly once wet. Spot-clean rather than bathe, and dry them thoroughly and promptly.

How often should I wash my rabbit?
Ideally, almost never. Healthy rabbits are fastidious groomers and keep themselves clean. Washing is for when something has actually gone wrong.

My rabbit’s bottom keeps getting dirty. Is that a grooming problem?
It’s usually a health problem. A rabbit that can’t clean its own rear is often overweight, in dental pain, or short on hay in its diet. Clean it up — especially in the warm months, when a soiled rabbit is at real risk of flystrike — then get to the cause with your vet.

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