Bavarian Bunny
Wise Old Thumper
One of my foster bunnies is a 6-year old PEW Nethie boy. He has had his front teeth removed and also needed his molars filed down. He's a friendly little chap, who eats his pellets, but does not like any hay. His previous owners gave him all sorts of other rubbish to eat, so he never got into the habit of eating hay.
Over the last 2 months he has neglected his fur, his sides and tummy are quite matted. His wife does not groom him much, and I don't know how well he can do it without his teeth. I had a gummy bunny before, who did manage to keep her fur nice, though.
I tried some careful washing, which didn't help. Brushing doesn't change much either, and results in most of his fur coming out and leaving a bald patch.
What else can I try without stressing him out too much? The vet just suggested brushing, may try and ask the other vet, now that she's back from her holidays.
Over the last 2 months he has neglected his fur, his sides and tummy are quite matted. His wife does not groom him much, and I don't know how well he can do it without his teeth. I had a gummy bunny before, who did manage to keep her fur nice, though.
I tried some careful washing, which didn't help. Brushing doesn't change much either, and results in most of his fur coming out and leaving a bald patch.
What else can I try without stressing him out too much? The vet just suggested brushing, may try and ask the other vet, now that she's back from her holidays.