Information on Brushing & Shedding with Pet Rabbits
Pet Rabbits shed a lot of fur while molting. During this
time they need frequent brushing.
Brushing Pet Rabbits
Pet rabbits need brushed particularly while they are shedding
or molting. Rabbits spend a good part of their day grooming
themselves. In the process they ingest hair as they lick
themselves which can lead to hair balls. More rabbits die
from hairballs than most any other cause so brushing away
the loose hair is critical.
Regular petting and handling will usually minimize the loose hair
but most rabbits seem to enjoy the brushing as part of their
natural instinct to groom one another.
Brushing with a wire slicker will remove loose hair and any
matting. Rabbits with a short coat like the Rex will only require
a little water on your hands rubbed over the body to remove the
loose hair. A used hairbrush will do a good job if the pet
rabbit is brushed daily.
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