Hi! I have been overwhelmed with grooming my bunnies (particularly Zeke -- he's a mini lop with a long, thick, agouti-colored coat), and I'm certain if there's any resource for discovering helpful tips and tricks, it's from all of you!
It seems that no matter how frequently I groom the buns, there is hair everywhere! I have tried brushing Zeke and Nora nearly every day of the week. I have tried wetting my hands (and/or a towel) and running them over my buns' bodies to remove excess fur. I have tried numerous brushes (Furminator, Shed Ender, soft bristle, etc.). Often, I utilize all of the above in one grooming session. A few times a week, I vacuum thoroughly with an expensive, well-maintained vacuum. Regardless, there always seems to be a fresh coat of fur on the carpet, in the water bowl, on the ceiling fan blades, etc. Patches of Zeke's undercoat often become loose and stick out wildly. Hair always seems to be flying off of their backs and into my face, but that doesn't stop me from lying on the floor and cuddling with them.
I have thought about purchasing an electric razor or taking Zeke to a groomer to take an edge off the fur. Have any of you done this? I haven't heard about this method being used, except with Angora rabbits. Any other tips and tricks I haven't thought of?
Thanks! :bunnydance:
It seems that no matter how frequently I groom the buns, there is hair everywhere! I have tried brushing Zeke and Nora nearly every day of the week. I have tried wetting my hands (and/or a towel) and running them over my buns' bodies to remove excess fur. I have tried numerous brushes (Furminator, Shed Ender, soft bristle, etc.). Often, I utilize all of the above in one grooming session. A few times a week, I vacuum thoroughly with an expensive, well-maintained vacuum. Regardless, there always seems to be a fresh coat of fur on the carpet, in the water bowl, on the ceiling fan blades, etc. Patches of Zeke's undercoat often become loose and stick out wildly. Hair always seems to be flying off of their backs and into my face, but that doesn't stop me from lying on the floor and cuddling with them.
I have thought about purchasing an electric razor or taking Zeke to a groomer to take an edge off the fur. Have any of you done this? I haven't heard about this method being used, except with Angora rabbits. Any other tips and tricks I haven't thought of?
Thanks! :bunnydance: