my rabbit STINKS

[giraffescantdancethetango]

Especially in the last month he just stinks, its seriously VILE. Even after I have just cleaned him out then an hour later the smell is back.

Its sometimes a really strong smell, then it fades a bit - does this sound like spraying?

Is it worth getting him neutered? I dont want to pay all that money for no reason. He had an operation on his teeth before and it took him a wee while to recover, poor wee thing, but he was ok.

Feel guilty putting him through an operation purely on the reason of smell...but hes just a nightmare to be around just now.

Anyone had any experience of neutered males? Is it worth it?

[MarmadukeScarlet]

Is it him or his cage that smells?

What are you using to clean the cage with?

For my cages I use a special antibac spray (one for indoor/plastic diff for ourdoor/wooden) which kills off niffs.

I only have does so know nothing about spraying.

[sullysmum]

Are his under his tail parts clean?

[cornsilk]

We neutered our rabbit and it made a big difference to the spraying. Sometimes he smells 'cos he has an upset tummy! He pinches food from the table when no-one's looking and his poo reeks. Seriously bad! Check he's not snacking on tit bits.

[cadelaide]

I don't think the smell of "spray" is that offensive, tbh.

Does he have infection somewhere? Maggots near his tail? (v common in hot weather), are his teeth OK at the moment?

[cadelaide]

Actually maybe it's what cornsilk says, haven't encountered the waste products of thieving bunnies before!

[CountryGirl2007]

when you say "rabbit" .... rabbits shouldn't be kept alone. you should get him neutered and adopt a female to keep him company (2 males would probably fight)