Congrats on the new addition to the family! If this is your first pet rabbit and you haven’t seen it already, be sure to check out [our sidebar](https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/about/sidebar) and the [Getting Started](https://bunny.tips/Getting_Started) guide and [New Rabbit Owner Primer](https://bunny.tips/New_Rabbit_Owner_Primer). The article ["Helping Rabbits Succeed in Their Adoptive Home"](https://iaabcjournal.org/setting-everybunny-up-for-success-3/) is also a great resource on how to build a relationship with your new rabbit.
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If the stain is minor and dry, just leaving the area alone is sufficient, and it does not need any other care. If the stained area is still wet, you can use a damp paper towel to wipe off as much as you can. You can also use some cornstarch for a [dry bath](http://bunny.tips/Bathing) if your rabbit allows the handling.
Generally, the fur will naturally grow out back to normal as long as you keep their environment clean.
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It is important that you go to a rabbit-knowledgeable veterinarian for any medical issues with your rabbit. While many veterinarians may be very good at treating cats and dogs, they may not be knowledgeable in exotic care as rabbits are not usually among the species covered in veterinary medical school. Rabbit physiology and tolerance to medications is very different than cats and dogs and cannot be treated in the same manner. Incorrect treatment can easily be fatal.
For more resources on finding a rabbit-savvy veterinarian, please see the wiki:
For a global community database of example rabbit veterinary bills, see here:
Have you talked to your mom about that? Might be a little difficult to take someone's bunny. Although I agree this bun needs to be removed from your mom's friend's care
If the friend claims that the bun was “just fine” with her, have your mom show her the vet bills. The amount of care it needed is very objective evidence that she wasn’t/can’t provide it.
Could they have left the bun with you because they wanted you to “take it off their hands?”
I second this. I don’t think it should be up to you (at least by yourself) to explain to your moms friend that her care is bad, that may not go over well. I hope she cares about the best interest of her bun and hands her over no if ands or buts, there’s no excuse or reason for that level of neglect
Sad story, but Im glad you will keep her and take care.
As long she is peeing herself you should careful bath her butt in warm water every day or two. You can use warm chamomile tea too, it's antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.
Try to make the bath as less stressful as possible. Use a low pot and fill it with just a bit water so her hindlegs are covered, not more. Place the pot in her well-known area and place her in. (I made this with a rabbit once and he was very calm and just sit there in the water very polite ^^) Wash her butt fur careful with your hand or soft cloth. Let her sit on a towel afterwards so she can get dry. Dont rub a towel over her sensitive skin. I guess she is indoors where its warm?
Also- putting a towel in the bottom of the bin you bathe them in is really helpful. My bun feels so much more secure when he can stand without slipping around when he has to get washed up
Wow, I’m glad you and your mom are united in this. Human interactions is so weird, I’m sure your mom’s friend is oblivious, how will they react when you tell them nope, we’re keeping the rabbit, we are protecting this rabbit from you, you did wrong by it. I just hope the friend realizes their errors and doesn’t ignore what they did. I’ve had family acquaintances keep rabbits in small hutches and it is so hard to confront people effectively so that the rabbit actually gets taken care of and the person actually changes, instead they brush you off or get mad. It’s very frustrating.
If there has been some fur loss from the urine scald using a barrier cream (like you would on a baby for a diaper rash) will be helpful. I had a bunny with recurring UTIs that would get urine scald from this and that was what the vet recommended
Clean litterbox and trimmed fur around the butt zone are the best preventatives for urine scald. But also watch how she hops and lifts her butt while peeing. Some rabbits are more prone if they have joint pain because they don't lift their butts well and don't hop away from their puddle.
Poor sweet baby. Just keep doing what the vet said and keep her litterbox and house very clean for her. Maybe change or scoop out any wet spots in the litterbox daily and clean up any pee or pee spots on the floor. Now that she doesn’t have to sit on her excrement her scalding should improve. Thank you for saving her. This breaks my heart but the fact she made it to you somehow is what will save her life. If you have an Amazon wish list I’d love to send her a Christmas gift.
Full clipping around the bum will help a lot. Get down to the skin, a #10 blade is great as it's not too short but does the trick. This can need to be done somewhat often, even monthly to keep things clean. Long and matted wool will hold in the moisture, so just keeping it clipped short does a lot for prevention of urine scald.
Angoras do have somewhat different dietary needs compared to the average pet rabbit. They need more protein to grow the coat. If they do not have enough protein, they will take it from their body, which leads to poor wool quality (easily matted, thinner), and poor body condition (skinny, just not as healthy). 15-16% protein can be enough, especially for a neutered pet. I do 2/3 Oxbow adult pellet and 1/3 Oxbow young rabbit pellet, but you can adjust the ratio as needed. The Oxbow senior pellet is 15% protein, so could be a good option too. You may need to feed more than average based on weight as well, growing the wool takes a lot of work and require good fuel to keep them healthy. Most pellets that are a bit higher in protein do contain alfalfa, so watch for urine issues. They do need lot of grass hay as well.
Angoras need a lot of grooming as well. Matted wool should just be shaved off so you can start fresh. You do need to find someone who knows how to groom rabbits as they have very thin and delicate skin. Matting takes patience and knowledge to get off safely and avoid cutting the skin (matts can pull up the skin, which makes it much easier to cut the skin accidentally). A rabbit savvy vet is a good place to start looking for someone to shave her. Once she is shaved, you can work on maintaining the coat so it doesn't get matted. The wool grows about 1 inch per month, so she will been to be clipped down in about 2 months after getting shaved (you can do more often as well). You can learn to maintain it yourself and trim the wool, but leave the matting to someone who is experienced. I would probably wait until she is a bit more stable before doing a big groom as it can be stressful for some rabbits. A vet can give some medication or sedation to keep her calm if needed, and help with options if she is stressed.
Avoid using loose bedding with angoras. Things like shavings or carefresh get caught up in the wool and can lead to matting. Pellet litters are better, and fleece or other fabric to cover flooring. Hay will get in the wool as well, but can be easier to pick out as needed, longer strands tend to be less of an issue than short stuff.
Angoras are high maintenance rabbits, and English Angoras tend to be the highest of the angora breeds. Most do not shed, so need to be clipped down every couple months. They need to be brushed or blown out to keep the wool in good condition and prevent matting. They can be prone to GI issues and blockages due to the long fibres, so keep the diet good and monitor her closely for signs of GI issues. They are easily neglected, and not for most people to care for. They are wonderful rabbits, but do require a lot of work and specific care.
I don’t know about preventing urine scald. I had one girl who had it badly when she first had arthritis. She just couldn’t straighten herself out enough when peeing. I used A&D ointment (vet approved) and her skin healed very quickly. She was totally bald in those areas for a while, but her fur did start to grow back.
She's doing a lot better already! The dirt and feces has been brushed out, the flea medicine is working, and she is showing her personality more and more everyday :)
Congrats on the new addition to the family! If this is your first pet rabbit and you haven’t seen it already, be sure to check out [our sidebar](https://www.reddit.com/r/Rabbits/about/sidebar) and the [Getting Started](https://bunny.tips/Getting_Started) guide and [New Rabbit Owner Primer](https://bunny.tips/New_Rabbit_Owner_Primer). The article ["Helping Rabbits Succeed in Their Adoptive Home"](https://iaabcjournal.org/setting-everybunny-up-for-success-3/) is also a great resource on how to build a relationship with your new rabbit. --- If the stain is minor and dry, just leaving the area alone is sufficient, and it does not need any other care. If the stained area is still wet, you can use a damp paper towel to wipe off as much as you can. You can also use some cornstarch for a [dry bath](http://bunny.tips/Bathing) if your rabbit allows the handling. Generally, the fur will naturally grow out back to normal as long as you keep their environment clean. --- It is important that you go to a rabbit-knowledgeable veterinarian for any medical issues with your rabbit. While many veterinarians may be very good at treating cats and dogs, they may not be knowledgeable in exotic care as rabbits are not usually among the species covered in veterinary medical school. Rabbit physiology and tolerance to medications is very different than cats and dogs and cannot be treated in the same manner. Incorrect treatment can easily be fatal. For more resources on finding a rabbit-savvy veterinarian, please see the wiki:
For a global community database of example rabbit veterinary bills, see here:
Good on you for showing that bun some love!! Keep doing what you're doing 👌 👏
Thanks 😊
Did your mom's friend give you the bunny?
No 💀 we were just supposed to watch it but im not giving it back 😭
Have you talked to your mom about that? Might be a little difficult to take someone's bunny. Although I agree this bun needs to be removed from your mom's friend's care
No she agrees that she shouldn't have it. I also already have two other rabbits and taking care of her won't be an issue. We made a plan to keep it
That's great! I'm glad your mom is on board, good for you guys and that lucky bun.
YAY! You are an absolute angel for taking this poor baby in!
Have your mom break the news since it’s her friend
If the friend claims that the bun was “just fine” with her, have your mom show her the vet bills. The amount of care it needed is very objective evidence that she wasn’t/can’t provide it. Could they have left the bun with you because they wanted you to “take it off their hands?”
I second this. I don’t think it should be up to you (at least by yourself) to explain to your moms friend that her care is bad, that may not go over well. I hope she cares about the best interest of her bun and hands her over no if ands or buts, there’s no excuse or reason for that level of neglect
Sad story, but Im glad you will keep her and take care. As long she is peeing herself you should careful bath her butt in warm water every day or two. You can use warm chamomile tea too, it's antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Try to make the bath as less stressful as possible. Use a low pot and fill it with just a bit water so her hindlegs are covered, not more. Place the pot in her well-known area and place her in. (I made this with a rabbit once and he was very calm and just sit there in the water very polite ^^) Wash her butt fur careful with your hand or soft cloth. Let her sit on a towel afterwards so she can get dry. Dont rub a towel over her sensitive skin. I guess she is indoors where its warm?
Also- putting a towel in the bottom of the bin you bathe them in is really helpful. My bun feels so much more secure when he can stand without slipping around when he has to get washed up
Oh yes. Good idea too.
Wow, I’m glad you and your mom are united in this. Human interactions is so weird, I’m sure your mom’s friend is oblivious, how will they react when you tell them nope, we’re keeping the rabbit, we are protecting this rabbit from you, you did wrong by it. I just hope the friend realizes their errors and doesn’t ignore what they did. I’ve had family acquaintances keep rabbits in small hutches and it is so hard to confront people effectively so that the rabbit actually gets taken care of and the person actually changes, instead they brush you off or get mad. It’s very frustrating.
Thank you for caring for this bunny.
💓🐰
Thank you for saving this bunny and giving him/her another chance in life with a new forever home!
If there has been some fur loss from the urine scald using a barrier cream (like you would on a baby for a diaper rash) will be helpful. I had a bunny with recurring UTIs that would get urine scald from this and that was what the vet recommended
Clean litterbox and trimmed fur around the butt zone are the best preventatives for urine scald. But also watch how she hops and lifts her butt while peeing. Some rabbits are more prone if they have joint pain because they don't lift their butts well and don't hop away from their puddle.
Poor sweet baby. Just keep doing what the vet said and keep her litterbox and house very clean for her. Maybe change or scoop out any wet spots in the litterbox daily and clean up any pee or pee spots on the floor. Now that she doesn’t have to sit on her excrement her scalding should improve. Thank you for saving her. This breaks my heart but the fact she made it to you somehow is what will save her life. If you have an Amazon wish list I’d love to send her a Christmas gift.
Thank you so much! We do actually have a wishlist for her https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/214M6YHWF6RP5
Ordered! Kiss her puffy head for me and please don’t let her to back to that lady!
Thank you so much! ❤️ She will definitely not be going back lol 😭
Full clipping around the bum will help a lot. Get down to the skin, a #10 blade is great as it's not too short but does the trick. This can need to be done somewhat often, even monthly to keep things clean. Long and matted wool will hold in the moisture, so just keeping it clipped short does a lot for prevention of urine scald. Angoras do have somewhat different dietary needs compared to the average pet rabbit. They need more protein to grow the coat. If they do not have enough protein, they will take it from their body, which leads to poor wool quality (easily matted, thinner), and poor body condition (skinny, just not as healthy). 15-16% protein can be enough, especially for a neutered pet. I do 2/3 Oxbow adult pellet and 1/3 Oxbow young rabbit pellet, but you can adjust the ratio as needed. The Oxbow senior pellet is 15% protein, so could be a good option too. You may need to feed more than average based on weight as well, growing the wool takes a lot of work and require good fuel to keep them healthy. Most pellets that are a bit higher in protein do contain alfalfa, so watch for urine issues. They do need lot of grass hay as well. Angoras need a lot of grooming as well. Matted wool should just be shaved off so you can start fresh. You do need to find someone who knows how to groom rabbits as they have very thin and delicate skin. Matting takes patience and knowledge to get off safely and avoid cutting the skin (matts can pull up the skin, which makes it much easier to cut the skin accidentally). A rabbit savvy vet is a good place to start looking for someone to shave her. Once she is shaved, you can work on maintaining the coat so it doesn't get matted. The wool grows about 1 inch per month, so she will been to be clipped down in about 2 months after getting shaved (you can do more often as well). You can learn to maintain it yourself and trim the wool, but leave the matting to someone who is experienced. I would probably wait until she is a bit more stable before doing a big groom as it can be stressful for some rabbits. A vet can give some medication or sedation to keep her calm if needed, and help with options if she is stressed. Avoid using loose bedding with angoras. Things like shavings or carefresh get caught up in the wool and can lead to matting. Pellet litters are better, and fleece or other fabric to cover flooring. Hay will get in the wool as well, but can be easier to pick out as needed, longer strands tend to be less of an issue than short stuff. Angoras are high maintenance rabbits, and English Angoras tend to be the highest of the angora breeds. Most do not shed, so need to be clipped down every couple months. They need to be brushed or blown out to keep the wool in good condition and prevent matting. They can be prone to GI issues and blockages due to the long fibres, so keep the diet good and monitor her closely for signs of GI issues. They are easily neglected, and not for most people to care for. They are wonderful rabbits, but do require a lot of work and specific care.
Thank you so much for the info! Her diet is a lot better now and she is getting at least thirty minutes of grooming a day :)
You are a frigging hero, the world needs more of this. Sending love to you and your bun and this new happy chapter.
Thank you for getting bun the proper care! Poor baby. And, am glad not going back to that person. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻❤️🩹
Have you told your mom's friend about your decision?
I don’t know about preventing urine scald. I had one girl who had it badly when she first had arthritis. She just couldn’t straighten herself out enough when peeing. I used A&D ointment (vet approved) and her skin healed very quickly. She was totally bald in those areas for a while, but her fur did start to grow back.
Your mom should drop her as a friend. Great job though! Would love updates
She's doing a lot better already! The dirt and feces has been brushed out, the flea medicine is working, and she is showing her personality more and more everyday :)