Bunny’s First Time Swimming Is So Cute People Can’t Get Enough
Did you know that bunnies can swim? I have been writing about pets and animals for two years, and my daughters have a pet bunny, but I had no idea that they could swim! I guess it never even crossed my mind! Bubu the bunny recently swam for the first time, and it's the cutest thing you'll see today.
Bubu's human posted the video in mid-August. It shows Bubu on a rock near the water. Their human doesn't even have to put them in the water; they go in on their own! I was so shocked that I watched it several times!
Bubu's commenters were also surprised to see the swimming rabbit. @R H I shouted, "MY RABBIT JUST SITS AND STOMPS AND THROWS STUFF AROUND!" @Carla Hicks said, "This is a joy to watch because he wasn’t forced, he jumped in himself!" And I laughed when @never cursed said, "I just looked at my rabbit and sighed" because I did the same thing!
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Is It Okay for Rabbits to Swim?
Commenter @Kit Kat shared, "They aren’t supposed to be in water… but he loves it. So cute!" I wondered if all rabbits could swim and if they really aren't supposed to be in water, so I did some quick research to learn more.
Turns out, all rabbits, both wild and domesticated, can swim, but that doesn't necessarily mean they should swim. In the wild, bunnies only swim if they're in danger and it's very stressful for them. Bubu seems to enjoy the water though, and I'm sure that his humans would know if there was a problem with him being in the water.
Most of what I read recommended that bunnies (especially pet rabbits) shouldn't swim. It could be stressful for them, their fur can weigh them down in the water making it difficult to stay afloat, it takes a lot of energy for them to swim, and chemicals in pools can harm them. Once they get out of the water it takes a long time for their fur to dry, which can make it difficult to regulate their body temperature and could lead to catching a cold, or even worse, hypothermia. Pet rabbits are not used to being wet and their wet fur could irritate them leading to them pulling it out, which could also lead to skin issues and infections.
Since rabbits are natural land animals, it seems that almost everybody recommends just keeping them out of the water. If you do choose to put your bunny into water, make sure to supervise them the entire time and watch for signs of distress. There's really no need to ever give your rabbit a bath or put them in any body of water, and to avoid all of the issues mentioned, just keep them out of it. It's better to be safe than sorry.
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