When was the last time you cleaned your rabbit’s food and water bowls? Although it is often overlooked, keeping those dishes clean is important to your furry friend’s health.

Start by choosing the right food and water bowls. Choose bowls that are made of stainless steel or ceramic. Plastic water bowls can easily get scratched, and the scratches can then harbor bacteria. In order to keep the water bowl clean and uncontaminated, you may want to consider placing a water bottle in the cage instead.

Make sure you clean bowls with soap and water at least once every couple of days. Even a bowl that looks clean can be slimy. To make cleaning easier, have two sets of bowls. That way, you can place once set in the dishwasher and replace them with the other set.

For more tips on how to keep your rabbit’s bowls clean, call your veterinarian Sun Prairie, WI.