Grooming tips for long haired rabbit

Alvins mummy

Mama Doe

• Mar 6, 2013

• #1

I have a bristle brush for the rabbits but as Ruby is long haired I am wondering if something else would be better.

Any tips for brushing would be appricated, she doesn't seem to enjoy it and its something I will have to keep on top of.

Thanks

 

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Autumn

Warren Scout

• Mar 6, 2013

• #2

I use a small slicker brush and a toddler brush on the guinea pigs that have long hair. Xxx

 

Alvins mummy

Mama Doe

• Mar 6, 2013

• #3

What do you mean by stickler brush? Those metal ones? My brush would be similar to a toddler brush.

 

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Autumn

Warren Scout

• Mar 6, 2013

• #4

It's a metal one but designed for guinea pigs (from jolleys) and small pets so the metal prongs are really soft.... Feel like the scratchy side of Velcro if you brush your hand with it. I find it works well on 'mucky' bits of hair. The piggies wee on each other all the time so it is great for the little clumps of hair that are stuck together. I find the bristle brush doesn't do much on these bits and leaves the 'clumps' intact. That said I brush them all every other day so it never has time to build up xxx

 

Alvins mummy

Mama Doe

• Mar 6, 2013

• #5

I'll have a look out for one of those then, I can imagine if she got anything stuck on her it would be a job to get it off, I don't want the grooming to be a chore for either of us.

 

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Autumn

Warren Scout

• Mar 6, 2013

• #6

That's why I do the piggies every other day. It soon builds up otherwise! X

 

Elena

Wise Old Thumper

• Mar 6, 2013

• #7

I have a plastic slicker that also has bristles, works quite well. Desn't get out masses of fur but gets some out and more importantly the bunnies love being brushed with it so I am able to brush Smudge every other day.

 

suzibunbun

Mama Doe

• Mar 6, 2013

• #8

I use a double sided metal comb with different size spacing on my cashmere lop - it's the only thing that works comfortably and best for her without scratching or pulling her skin. knots should be gently teased out and her skin should be held flat so as not to pull and hurt whilst combing - maybe someone can post a pic of it. I find brushes are no good - they pull and some are too spikey and scratchy on the skin

 

Alvins mummy

Mama Doe

• Mar 6, 2013

• #9

Thanks for the tips.

 

susie bun

Wise Old Thumper

• Mar 6, 2013

• #10

Good luck with grooming the beautiful little Ruby. Her fur looks amazingly soft.

 

Alvins mummy

Mama Doe

• Mar 6, 2013

• #11

susie bun said:

Good luck with grooming the beautiful little Ruby. Her fur looks amazingly soft.

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It is super soft. So far she has a fluffy skirt and a little mane. She's so sweet.