Generally, rabbits are clean animals and like to be in a clean environment. Your rabbit’s cage should be cleaned out at least every two to three days. It depends on the amount of waste your rabbit makes. If you notice that your rabbit produces a lot of waste, clean out the cage once every day.

There are ways to keep your rabbit clean without giving him a bath.  If your indoor rabbit gets dirty,  you will usually be able to just do spot cleaning.  Using a waterless shampoo, you can spray directly onto the area that is dirty.  This is much less traumatizing for rabbits than putting them into a bath full of water!  A great waterless shampoo is the Peters Waterless Shampoo Spray for Rabbits and Small Animals.  You do not need to wet the area before spraying, nor do you need to rinse it off afterward!  All you need to do is rub the spray into your rabbit’s coat, towel it off, and then brush their fur out.

Use a brush like the Pro Slicker Brush for Small Animals to de-tangle your rabbit’s fur after using the waterless shampoo.  You can use this brush often because it is useful for keeping your rabbit’s fur in good condition and to prevent tangles.  The teeth of the brush is plastic, and there are round plastic tips so it is gentle on your rabbit’s skin.  This is the best brush you can buy for your rabbit because unlike other brushes, it will not irritate his skin.

Because of how difficult it is to bathe your rabbit, I would recommend buying a cologne spray to keep your rabbit smelling nice and fresh!  TropiClean Pet Cologne, shown above, is perfect to use on any any small animals, and even dogs and cats!  It keeps their coat conditioned while giving them a long lasting fresh smell.  It comes in 4 different scents – Baby Powder, Berry Fresh, Papaya Mist, and Peach Kava.  Try them all and see which one you and your rabbit like the best!

Being that ringworm is a skin fungal infection, symptoms of rabbits who are infected with ringworm will have dry, crusty, and flaky skin.  These spots will be itchy and bothersome to your rabbit.  Another common symptom is fur loss, which will appear as round bald patches.  You will see these bald patches particularly on the head, feet, and legs.

If you notice any symptoms of ringworm, take your rabbit to the vet immediately.  While some rabbits will recover from ringworm on their own, the infection can still spread to other animals, even humans.  For a cleanly environment, having your vet treat your rabbit is the best idea.  Luckily, there are many effective treatments for ringworm.  Your vet can prescribe topical creams or oral medications.  A medicated shampoo may also be prescribed.  Never use ringworm medication designed for humans or other animals.  Since rabbit ringworm can be transferred to humans through skin contact, be sure to wear gloves when handling your sick rabbit.

For prevention of ringworm, consistently disinfect your rabbit’s cage with bleach and water.  Do not forget to clean water bowls and food bowls.  It is also a good idea to use a cleaner such as Advanced Stain & Odor Formula.  Not only does this cleaner kill odors, it also prevents bacteria and germs from thriving in your rabbit’s cage.  Also, be sure to consistently change your rabbit’s bedding, as ringworm spores can thrive in the bedding.

Be sure to remove any hair and dander in your rabbit’s cage, as hair can contain the ringworm spores.  Natures Miracle Pet Wipes – 70 pack, shown above, should be used to clean your rabbit.  These wipes will collect loose hair and dander on the rabbit, as well as moisturize rabbit’s fur and paws.  This is incredibly important if you have more than one rabbit living in the same cage, as this will prevent the transference of ringworm from one rabbit to another.

First, you should make sure you thoroughly clean the litter box.  Be sure to clean the under side of the box, as urine often seeps to the underside of the box.  If you do not find that washing with warm water is effective, you can use white vinegar.  If you use white vinegar, be sure to thoroughly rinse it with water before letting your rabbit use it again.  Obviously, the more often you clean it the less smell there will be.  Try to clean it at least once a day.

Another great way to make your rabbit’s urine smell better is by using a product you can add to your pet’s water called Goodbye Odor Small Animal Natural Waste Deodorizer, shown above.  It is a completely natural and safe way to decrease the odor in your rabbit’s urine, as well as helping their feces, gas, and breathe smell better too!  If you add this product to your rabbit’s water, you will notice results within a week.  For maximum efficiency, it is very important not to skip any days.  One squirt a day is all it takes!

Interestingly, rabbits that are not spayed/neutered have stronger smelling urine than rabbits that are spayed/neutered.  Not only will spaying/neutering your rabbit help control the rabbit population, but it will make their urine smell better!

A great odor remover to use is the No Odor Animal Odor Remover by Natural Chemistry.  This odor remover is great for eliminating pet odors caused by urine and feces.  It may be sprayed directly on a variety of surfaces in your hutch or cage to quickly penetrate the material and remove the odor.  It is safe to use around your rabbit and will leave a fresh citrus scent in the hutch or cage.  Use this spray on a regular basis to keep the odors at bay.

For a room freshener, the CV Country Home Flying Insect & Odor Control Kitis a room air freshener that is ideal for neutralizing the odors in the space where your rabbit’s hutch or cage is located.  Keep this odor neutralizer working in all day long for a constant supply of fresh smelling air.  It also helps to repel insects too.

To help eliminate both stains and odors in and around your rabbit’s living space, use Natures Miracle Orange Oxy Stain & Odor routinely.  This odor and stain removing formula is non-toxic for use around your pet and works quickly to eliminate stains and odors.  Keep your home smelling fresh with its fresh orange scent and no one will know that you have a pet rabbit in the house.

Making sure your home is odor free is easy and convenient when you have an easy-to-use odor remover.  For a variety of great products to help keep your rabbit’s hutch or cage clean, check out RabbitMart.

For carpet accidents, treat the stain as soon as possible to help remove the waste from the carpet and reduce the chance of staining.  When treating the stain, use a stain and odor removing such as the  Natures Miracle Orange Oxy Stain & Odor remover.  This fast-acting penetrates the stain with a natural enzyme that breaks done the waste and helps to prevent odors.  There is no need to dilute the formula, which makes it easy to use in a hurry.  For set-in stains, you may want to use a brush after applying the formula to help penetrate inside the carpet fibers.  Once the stain and odor remover dries completely, the odor should be gone and only a fresh orange remains.

If you or your family are sensitve to fragrance, choose the regular Natures Miracle Stain and Odor Removal.  This formula is made with the same powerful enzyme that is in the orange formula and works quickly to break down the stain and remove the odor.  It is also safe to use around your pets and children and may be used on carpet, furniture, and more to help rid you of the problem area.

Another great stain and odor remover for small animals is the Urine-Off Small Animal Spray.  This convenient spray is also formulated to penetrate the stain deeply and get rid of the bad odor smell.  It is great for small jobs and for use around your pet.  It may also be used with the Urine Finder for old accidents that leave a nasty smell.

Treating your rabbit’s stain and odor is easy when you use the right cleaning product.  The sooner that you can treat the accident, the less likely it will leave a stain and unpleasent odor.  For all of your rabbit’s cleaning needs, check out Rabbit Mart.