What type of grooming does your rabbit require?

[MCatCar]

Many of you are probably following my "Convincing Mom" Thread, and I was wondering what type of grooming your bun requires. Put the age, breed, and anything else useful, along your grooming ritual.



I'm interested in Nethies, English Lops, Holland Lops, Dutchs, and American Fuzzy Lops!

 

[elrohwen]

My holland lop requires brushing when he's shedding. I know you're supposed to brush once a week, but he really hates it so I generally only do it when he needs it. Between sheddings he's pretty non-sheddy, so I can get a lot of hair out by just petting or pulling out tufts.

 

[Happi Bun]

I groom bunnies at a rabbit rescue, including my own of course. I start off with a pet hair/lint roller to remove those small loose hairs. Then I move onto a comb, I personally use one called the Hair Buster Shedding Comb. Must have for bunny parents! Info can be found Here. After that I clean the scent glands and then trim all the nails. Once that is done I will check the ears with an otoscope used for children. This should all be done monthly. It's also a great idea to check the teeth and feel the body for any abnormalities after grooming.

For more detailed info on grooming, supplies you will need, how to trim the nails and where the scent glands are located- The link below is very excellent.

Monthly Bunny Maintenance

Edit to add- Brushing should be done whenever bunny looks to be shedding, so most likely more than monthly. Especially with long haired rabbit's, they may require daily brushing. You don't want him/her to be ingesting all that loose hair.

 

[Korr_and_Sophie]

Korr: black mixed breed with 'normal' fur. He is about 4.5 years old. He sheds quite a bit, especailly when moulting. I have a Furminator that really helps with that. He doesn't require a ton of grooming though.

Penelope: Lionhead with slightly longer fur than Korr, with a long mane around the face and a bit longer around the bum. She is about 3 years old. She doesn't need much grooming. She doesn't mat like other lionheads. The Furminator does help with her too.

Lillian: Giant Angora, almost 2 years old. She has wool that is quite thick. She doesn't require a lot of grooming for about 4 weeks after bring sheered. She gets sheered about every 3 months. When her coat is longer, she gets blown out every couple days. I also comb out the fur behind her ear and her ear tassels. I will brush out any areas that need it, but she is generally good about not needing it. I do shave her belly about 6-8 weeks after doing her whole body so she can keep clean and help regulate her body temperature.

I clip nails as needed, and that is usually about once a month.

Netherland Dwarfs, English lops, Holland lops and Dutches would be similar as far as grooming goes. Some might need a bit more, but that does depend on the individual. Fuzzy lops would be more like an angora, but I don't think they require as much grooming.

 

[BlueCamasRabbitry]

Here is a wonderful thread in our Library Section that covers grooming and brushing. It talks about some of the tools you can use, and other very helpful stuff!

Here is the link: http://rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=28114&forum_id=17

 

[jcl_24]

Guy rabbit who is a small Holland Lop, keeps his "duster-pile" soft fur in lovely condition without any help from me. The only time I'll get out a grooming brush is when he's mid-moult (to help remove the loose fur).

Jo xx