Help, not sure what to do -- messy bottom
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To me it looks like it could have been some mushy cecotropes, or possibly diarrhea. Though if it was diarrhea and it's still happening with little to no normal fecal balls being produced, this is considered an emergency and your rabbit would need to be seen by a experienced rabbit vet immediately.
https://www.petplace.com/article/small-mammals/general/diarrhea-in-rabbits/
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Did you find any spots of watery or pudding like diarrhea around or in the litter box? Are you seeing normal fecal balls, or is there only mostly watery or pudding like mushy poop and it's still happening? Have you fed any new foods in the last few days, or veggies that could have gone bad? Is your rabbit still eating/drinking and behaving normally otherwise?
https://bunssb.org/bunnies/guide-bunny-poops/
https://www.petplace.com/article/small-mammals/general/diarrhea-in-rabbits/
https://rabbit.org/vet-listings/
Did you find any spots of watery or pudding like diarrhea around or in the litter box? Are you seeing normal fecal balls, or is there only mostly watery or pudding like mushy poop and it's still happening? Have you fed any new foods in the last few days, or veggies that could have gone bad? Is your rabbit still eating/drinking and behaving normally otherwise?
https://bunssb.org/bunnies/guide-bunny-poops/
I haven’t noticed any abnormal poops, he’s been pooping fine like usual and he’s been eating/drinking normally. He’s also acting completely normal otherwise. That’s why I was confused. I cleaned it up with a warm damp cloth for the time being
Momma Luvbun
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What type of potty area does your bun have?
How often do you change the potty?
How often do you change the potty?
He has a cat litter box, lots of room. We use wood stove pellets and fill it with hay and empty and clean it daily
Momma Luvbun
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Hmm, ok well litterbox doesn't seem to be the issue then and I'd suggest cleaning it up a little.
I hear using baby cornstarch is helpful in getting stuck mushy poop off their butts works, by working small fingertip amounts into the fur and see if that helps any.
You may have to give your bun a hay strict diet until it stops happening and a visit to the vet to make sure all is ok.
You want to keep bunny's bum dry, especially now that spring and summer are here in case of fly strike.
I hear using baby cornstarch is helpful in getting stuck mushy poop off their butts works, by working small fingertip amounts into the fur and see if that helps any.
You may have to give your bun a hay strict diet until it stops happening and a visit to the vet to make sure all is ok.
You want to keep bunny's bum dry, especially now that spring and summer are here in case of fly strike.
dogwoodblossoms
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Oof. I feel your pain @emmaskye, I have a few rabbits that get this sometimes because of their longer/fluffier fur. I suggest a 1-2 inch lukewarm water "paw bath" in your sink, let him walk around for a few minutes to loosen and get urine off his paw/bum. Take him out and dry his bum and paws really well. Then use a damp wash cloth or paper towel and work out what you can. Whatever you can't get out use dull tipped scissors to trim it out. Make sure he's not wet or damp before you put him back in his living space, you may need to let him hang out with you for a few minutes to help the fur dry. .
