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lion head bunnies need trimming?

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SharminsMagic8

Young Bun
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I was told by a local bunny "pro" that I should probably trim my bunny so he can see better. So I did, but of course couldn't get around his whiskers so they went too. He was very good about sitting still so it wasn't difficult. This is a recent photo of him. I just wanted to know if this is a normal thing to do for lion heads and is there a way to keep his whiskers?
 
Trimming whiskers???? NO WAY!
Lion heads don't need trimming at all.
No bunny needs trimming, unless you get a neglected angora or such!:(
 
It doesn't seem to bother Smudge :lol:



I don't trim my two at all. They probably use those whiskers and their sense of smell and memory to navigate more than their eyes anyway. :)

The only time I trim is when they get matts. I have considered trimming Smudge's fur in summer as he hates being brushed but so far haven't really needed to.
 
I often cut the very back of Fraggle's main as it gets knotty as she can't reach it but the rest stays knot-free so I don't bother. If you are unsure maybe next time ask your vet to help. Mine shaved the back of Fraggle's head for me once as the fur was so close to the skin I could not risk doing it myself.
 
the only bit I've trimmed is around her mouth as it gets wet, I used baby nail scissors and held each whisker out of the way as I trimmed :)
 
Not sure how Harley can see with all her hair but wouldn't trim it apart from cutting out any matted hair. I will probably trim her around her bottom in summer just to be safe.
 
I trim angels mane when it gets too long.
I asked my vet about accidentally cutting the whiskers as last time i was over ambitious in my hairdressing attempts.
She said not to worry, and to be fair I usually manage to move them out the way.
Just usually trim around her chops and skirt that she always seems to have.
 
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This one needs trimming around his eyes, because he has an eye problem but I never trim anything else, comb him twice a week.
 
My lionhead is double maned and very fluffy. I do trim him, but only around the eyes as it is so long he can't see and the fur irritates his eyes. I wouldn't go anywhere near his whiskers though.
 
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