How Fluffy should my bunnies feet be??

louby · Feb 3, 2005

Hi,

I'm hoping someone can help me on a matter I have with my bunnies feet.

He is a pedigree dwarf lop, mixed with a little cashmere, so slightly more fluffy that an average lop but not a true cashmere.

He is groomed on a regular basis, and is not going through a moult at the moment, but I have noticed he has very fluffy feet - I worry that they get too fluffy, as they are slightly matted - but don't really know how best to groom them.

He doesn't have any trouble walking, and is very happy in himself.. any ideas?

Maaike_Butter · Feb 3, 2005

If he's not having any trouble, it's not a huge worry, but if it's matting it's probably a good idea to keep the fuzz slightly shorter sothat it doesn't matt. Be sure to use BLUNT tipped scissors, as rabbits have really thin skin and the smallest jab by pointy-ended scissors can make a nasty slice into the skin! It's best to have someone else holding the bun while you snip away at the fluff, or the other way round, of course!

kimbun's mum · Feb 3, 2005

I'm afraid that grooming feet wasn't something that I had thought of

until it appeared that Pie was walking on platforms.

Being a total novice at feet grooming I got Lynda to help (well actually do it for me) and what she did was to snuggle Pie in and gently tease the grooming comb over his feet.

This was done very gently and it did take quite a while (Pie had raspberry breaks in between) and it was amazing the fuzz that came out of his feet. It is really a case of just gently combing the feetand the excess hair will come away - if you get to a matted bit then coax it free with the comb.

Good luck.

It might be an idea to get somone to help you hold your bunny while you do it for the first time.

lol Pam

Lynn · Feb 3, 2005

Do you mean matted hair right at the bottom of the feet :!:

Rob has some thick / some matted hair on the bottom of his feet, and I used to try and keep this brushed etc, but lately he has been bothered by sore hocks, and the vet has said that this extra thick matted hair actually gives him some extra padding.

louby · Feb 4, 2005

thank you all for helping

thank you everyone some very interesting comments that may help me with Fabric.

I have plucked his feet slightly before, but always worry about doing the right thing for him, so scissors and gentle coming seem a perfect idea. And I very much like the comments about "platforms" it certainly does appear a little like that.

I'm lucky as he is a perfectly behaved bunny and I can usually groom/pluck him myself, he lets me know when he needs a break, by wriggling slightly, but soon comes back when he's ready for more. However, I think (especially if scissors are involved) some extra assistance for passing treats and reassurance may be in order on his feet.

Thanks again everyone

L

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