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What happens to a rabbit if it takes a bath?

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Well, the rabbit might get clean. But also, baths can be dangerous for rabbits:

hot water can burn her skin
hot air from the blow dryer can burn her skin
in cold, or cool and breezy, weather, wet fur can lead to hypothermia
soaps, even baby soaps, even pet soaps!, can irritate a rabbit's sensitive skin, leading to infection
the rabbit can panic, struggle, and injure herself because of the unfamiliar surroundings
if water gets in the ears, this can lead to infections
feelings of insecurity, anxiety, and fear can lead to a depressed or aggressive rabbit over time

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Should rabbit take bath?
No they lick themselves like cats. Also, baths are very stressful for them.They should be brushed at least once a week if you want their coat to be healthy.
Do rabbits take a bath at night?
Rabbits groom themselves (lick themselves clean) off and on all day and all night.Rabbits should not be given baths. It can be dangerous! See the related question below for more details.
What will happen if you dont take a bath?
You can end up smelling really bad and get sick because you are not washing the germs off of your body. Sores can develop in skin folds. Yeast especially can multiply on the skin.
What happens when you do not take a bath?
You will smell, start to shed (skin), start iching, and you will look ugly because of the smell.
How many time does a rabbit take a bath?
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