A proper routine of grooming is necessary for a happy and healthy rabbit.
Rabbits typically shed four times a year. Since they grooms them selfs, during
a molt (shedding) rabbits will ingest some loose fur, unless properly groomed.
Rabbits should be brushed at a least once a week. They should be groomed
daily during a molt. Rabbits should have their nails trimmed once a month.
Brushing Your Rabbit
A slicker brush should be used to remove loose fur from your rabbit. It does
a great job and is gentle on your rabbits tender skin. Matted areas of your
rabbit can be removed with a wire comb. Be careful not to harm your rabbit when
removing mats. Severe matting can be carefully removed with blunt scissors.
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Additionally you can wet your hands slightly, and run then across the rabbits
back. This will remove additional amounts of loose hair.
Clipping Nails
Rabbits nails can be cut with the guillotine type clippers or even with human toe nail clippers. To avoid bleeding, cut only the white portions of the nail. This can be difficult on rabbits with dark nails. If having trouble on rabbits with dark nails, you can use a flashlight behind the nail to illuminate the quick. Cutting into the quick will cause the nail to bleed. Styptic powder or baking soda can be applied to the nail to stop the bleeding.
One of the easiest ways, is to lay the rabbit on its back in your lap. Place the rabbit's head near your knees and the rabbit's back feet near your stomach. For rabbits that like to move around alot, have a second person hold the rabbit near the base of the ears.
Rabbits typically shed four times a year. Since they grooms them selfs, during
a molt (shedding) rabbits will ingest some loose fur, unless properly groomed.
Rabbits should be brushed at a least once a week. They should be groomed
daily during a molt. Rabbits should have their nails trimmed once a month.
Brushing Your Rabbit
A slicker brush should be used to remove loose fur from your rabbit. It does
a great job and is gentle on your rabbits tender skin. Matted areas of your
rabbit can be removed with a wire comb. Be careful not to harm your rabbit when
removing mats. Severe matting can be carefully removed with blunt scissors.
.
Additionally you can wet your hands slightly, and run then across the rabbits
back. This will remove additional amounts of loose hair.
Clipping Nails
Rabbits nails can be cut with the guillotine type clippers or even with human toe nail clippers. To avoid bleeding, cut only the white portions of the nail. This can be difficult on rabbits with dark nails. If having trouble on rabbits with dark nails, you can use a flashlight behind the nail to illuminate the quick. Cutting into the quick will cause the nail to bleed. Styptic powder or baking soda can be applied to the nail to stop the bleeding.
One of the easiest ways, is to lay the rabbit on its back in your lap. Place the rabbit's head near your knees and the rabbit's back feet near your stomach. For rabbits that like to move around alot, have a second person hold the rabbit near the base of the ears.