Good grooming is really important to rabbits and they pride themselves on being clean.In fact, rabbits spend a large proportion of the day keeping themselves well groomed and this in turn benefits their skin and coat texture.But please don’t think that grooming is something you do not have to help with as an owner.It is crucial that you as a responsible owner should develop a rabbit care plan, which must be adhered to on a daily basis.
At the start of the day why not brush your rabbits coat with a soft brush?This closeness helps to develop a bond with the rabbit as well as keeping the coat keen and glossy.Brushing is a great way of removing excess fur from the coat. The only way a rabbit could do this is by swallowing it.Hairballs are a common problem in rabbits and they struggle to digest excessive levels of fur, so brushing really is the ideal way of avoiding this.If a hairball creates a blockage, your pet rabbit will need to go to the veterinarian where the resulting surgical procedure could cost a significant amount of money.On average a rabbit will shed its old fur every three months.
Avoid using any sort of brush that will damage the skin. As a rule only use a brush with soft and flexible bristles.Rabbits really are beautiful little creatures, and a well groomed one will look simply gorgeous.The issue is keeping all that hair combed, clean, and free of mats is often considered rather a chore.In addition to brushing, long haired rabbits do sometimes benefit from the odd haircut which you can trim yourself to about one inch in length.Shorter fur will mean your rabbit is less prone to suffer from matting and it will find it easier to groom itself.Remember that this task can be tricky, so it is often best to visit a grooming salon and let the experts do it. If you do it yourself you need to make sure your rabbit is calm and you use blunt edged scissors.If you do spot an area of matted hair don’t rush for the scissors just yet. Try combing it out first.If combing through does not work you may need to consult with your vet or grooming salon, because removing it with scissors or clippers can be really tricky.
The nails are another area to watch.If the nails are very long they can be painful. If your rabbits nails look to long it may be time to get them trimmed.A very or grooming professional should carry out this task as it can be easy to cut the rabbit or break the nails.