Is it normal for my rabbits droppings to get stuck to the fur around his bum?

I have an 9 weeks old baby mini lop rabbit he is still only really small and i was wondering if it is just his age and that he will learn to clean himself propally when he gets olderIs it normal for my rabbits droppings to get stuck to the fur around his bum?
Usually this is normal and they generally wash them off themselves. However i'll warn you, be careful because sometimes if they build up it can have nasty consequences.


Its not common but sometimes the build up can attract maggots which eat away inside the rabbits internal organs (this is usually more common in summer), which is not normally noticable unless you know the symptons such as tiredness, not eating, a reluctance to move. and it can have nasty consequences if not treated fast.





However dont panic, this is very uncommon and as long as your rabbit isnt showing any signs of changed behaviour it should be fine.


To be on the safe side i'd try giving your rabbit a wash on their behind with a damp cloth every few weeks (i do this with my rabbits and their 7 years old and perfectly healthy!) just to prevent infection.





im sure its nothing to worry about as droppings on the bum are common, but keeping it clean is always helpful for themIs it normal for my rabbits droppings to get stuck to the fur around his bum?
He really should be grooming himself by now. What have you been feeding him lately? I would stay away from fruits/veggies/greens right now. Make sure he has plenty of alfalfa hay (slowly switch to Timothy hay when he is 6months old). Also, do you notice his bottom getting dirty overnight? or during the day? Rabbits usually have what are called cecatrophs, aka, night feces. These are feces that are supposed to be eaten by the rabbit, and could be what's dirtying his rear. I would use a wet paper towel (don't give him a full bath) and clean it up for him so that it doesn't harden and block his anus, therefore preventing more feces from coming out.
I agree with Kouneli with the feeding of fresh green foods. Your rabbit should be cleaning himself by now.


Hay is very important in your rabbits diet as rabbits need high fibre, especially at his age. Too much greens will produce an over reproduction of caecotrophs(raspberry shaped poos which rabbits eat) causing a messy bottom, this is due to high protein and carbs in the greens. Make sure your rabbit is also fed a good dry diet, i suggest a pelleted diet like burgess excel as this has all the nutrients the rabbit needs to grow and will help with the wearing down of the rabbits teeth.


Another reason that rabbits may not clean themselves is if they have a tooth deformity which will need looking at by the vet or if they are ill. At your rabbits age and up to 14 weeks of age your rabbit is at risk of mucoid enteritis which is an illness which will need veterinary attention if symptoms start.


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i have a mini lop that is a year old now and his droppings are always getting stuck to the fur around his bum. it should learn to clean it eventually but if its there for more than a few days then i suggest to get a damp cloth and rub it gently until it comes off to prevent it from artracting flies(if he lives outside) and to keep him clean :).x
It's just one of those things that happen with rabbits. If they don't come out on their own then cut them out with scissors but be VERY careful that you don't cut the rabbit my mistake. Maybe get someone else to hold your rabbit while you cut the poop off. Also make sure you brush him regularly.
I don't know about your rabbit, but this happens to my dog if he is really liquidy sometimes. It's gross, but part of owning a pet.
Yes, but it can cause all types of infections. You need to wipe them off with a wet towel. I know it sounds gross but it will save your rabbit.
Clean him up he will be fine =)
lol.


Yes its normal
yes it is normal you have to remove them