can anyone tell me

[lucylocket]

hi all

i have found the hydrogen peroxide for lucys fur

but can anyone help with the dilutions

i think 1/2 -1 cup was 4 tablespoons here in the uk

and if so do i do a skin test 1st but how do you no if she's allergic to it

varna xxxx

 

[pamnock]

Are you using the hydrogen peroxide to clean the fur? I don't recommend that.

Using lemon juice, baking soda/water mixor a "dry clean" pet shampoo is much safer.



Pam

 

[ken]

dry shampoo is the best, you can try to cleanyour bunny with water and/or solution but i don't recommend it becauseit can put your bunny into shock. if you absolutely have to use water,make sure it's mild or cooland very brief

 

[lucylocket]

i dont like the fact of sprays or powders

does anyone no of any wipes you can buy for your rabbit

like a BABY WIPE

VARNA XXXX

 

[pamnock]

Use lemon juice or white vinegar on a towel.

Pam

 

[lucylocket]

HI PAM

CAN I ASK WOULD I DILUTE IT AND TO WHAT QUANITY

VARNA XXXX

 

[JimD]

lucylocket wrote:

hi all

i have found the hydrogen peroxide for lucys fur

but can anyone help with the dilutions

i think 1/2 -1 cup was 4 tablespoons here in the uk

and if so do i do a skin test 1st but how do you no if she's allergic to it

varna xxxx

Hi Varna!

This is the info that Tina gave me. It's what she uses for Apollo.....

"I water the peroxide down. I usually do halfperoxide and half water. I dip his feet andattimes,his whole tushy in it. I haven't had any problems withit. I got the tip from my breeder."

I haven't tried it myself, though.

I did try some wipes on Rosie, but they didn't work that well.

 

[JimD]

pamnock wrote:

Use lemon juice or white vinegar on a towel.

Pam

I think we'll try the lemon juice on Rosie and see if we can get the grease/oil stains out of her fur.

 

[pamnock]

Hydrogen peroxide is used to induce vomiting indogs and cats. I've noticed that some rabbits who have lickedthe peroxide have become listless and appear uncomfortable (probablydue to stomach discomfort). For that reason, I don'trecommend its use in cleaning rabbits.

Pam

 

[Carolyn]

Dawn dish detergent also works for greasystains. I know it sound nuts, and I was reluctant myself, butKathy Smith and Pam have both said it can help clean up a rabbit quitewell and is safe for them.

-Carolyn

 

[pamnock]

I used to use Dawn on our white horses and itworked fantastic at removing stains. You can take a smallamount and "spot" clean the rabbit without getting the entire rabbitwet.

Pam

 

[JimD]

pamnock wrote:

Hydrogen peroxide is used to induce vomiting in dogs andcats. I've noticed that some rabbits who have licked theperoxide have become listless and appear uncomfortable (probably due tostomach discomfort). For that reason, I don't recommend itsuse in cleaning rabbits.

Pam

I believe that in every instance that I seen the use of peroxide, theaccompanying stipulation was that the solution need to be throughlyrinsed out with water after application.

IMO...not my choice of cleaning methods.

 

[JimD]

pamnock wrote:

Iused to use Dawn on our white horses and it worked fantastic atremoving stains. You can take a small amount and "spot" cleanthe rabbit without getting the entire rabbit wet.

Pam

Rosie still needs a bit more than just spot cleaning. Her sides andhaunchesare still stained. Not real bad, but not real white.

I've been delaying any involed cleaning just in case she wasp-r-e-g-n-a-n-t. This weekend we will have had her for more than 30days and she doesn't appear to be pregnant at all.

Is there any problem with the Dawn possibly affecting the natural oils of the bun?

 

[pamnock]

Yes, any cleaning agent will remove the natural oils from the coat.

Pam

 

[lucylocket]

WOULD I DILUTE THE VINIGER OR LEMON JUICE AND

TO WHAT STRENGTH

VARNA XXXX

 

[JimD]

lucylocket wrote:

WOULD I DILUTE THE VINIGER OR LEMON JUICE AND

TO WHAT STRENGTH

VARNA XXXX

Hi Varna,

Sorry we got kind of side tracked there for a mo.

You could mix it half and half ....

or you could probably use either one without diluting if it'sfora tough stain that you are spot cleaning. Is this stillfrom the ear mite medication that stained Lucy??

 

[hiphopsmommy]

Can you bath a rabbit or just spot clean them, like you are talking about.

Megan and Hip Hop

 

[pamnock]

You can use the vinegar full strength. Rubbing Dawn into the stain would work better for an oily substance.

Pam

 

[JimD]

hiphopsmommy wrote:

Can you bath a rabbit or just spot clean them, like you are talking about.

Megan and Hip Hop

Hi Megan,

This is from the Cheat Sheet...

"You do not need to bathe your rabbit. They cleanthemselves as a cat does. Unless the rabbit has to have droppingscleaned off of him/her or can't do it themselves, best not to give thema bath. Rabbit's have oils in their fur that a bath with soap can getinterrupt the balance. Some rabbits' skin is sensitive tosoaps."

 

[lucylocket]

HIYA

THANKS JIM

I'LL TRY THAT

ITS JUST IF I USE VINIGER I HOPE SHE WONT SMELL LIKE A BAG OF CHIPS

EVEN THOUGH NOW SHE LOOKS LIKE

a yellow jelly baby

varna xxxx