lucky rabbit with messy bottom

Question
my rabbit is 31/2 years old he has matted wet fir on his rump and chews it alot could this be mange? i can't get to a vets till monday is it advisable to bath him?

Answer
Dear Denise,

Without seeing the bunny, I can't tell what's wrong, but please see:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/buttbath.html

If this is messy poop, then also see:

www.bio.miami.edu/hare/poop.html

and find an experienced rabbit vet here:

www.rabbit.org/vets

Hope this helps.

Dana