I use a thin comb (like for humans that get nits/dandruff out your hair) this will help and see of there are mites. I also have a rubber brush which gently pulls Oscar's fur which then sticks on the brush, it is vey handy and keeps his shedding to a minimum.
What breed? Short hair or long hair, long hair I use a dog brush and short hair I use a nit comb as it makes mites showable
Where did you get the rubber brush from? Do you know what brand it is? Anything like that would be great, we just adopted bunny, and he hasn't been brushed in goodness knows how long, so I want to brush him, but I don't want to damage his delicate skin either. Thanks
I would be very reluctant to use a furminator myself, as there are several accounts of owners unintentionally injuring their rabbits thin skin with them.
I have found a damp hand works the best for me. Occasionally I'll use a slicker brush.
What breed can you use a slicker brush? I heard it should only be used for long hair rabbits or am I wrong? I am pretty sure if they have rubber ends so it doesn't stab the scratch their soft skin is alright? Right? :what:
I have used a slicker brush on several short-haired rabbits, one without the rubber/plastic tips on the teeth. I've never scratched their skin but you have to be quite gentle. I don't find they work all that well anyway, although I will use it if I need to give Bandit a brush and can't take him outside for it due to weather conditions. I just make sure that I'm not really going over any bony parts (like shoulder blades) too firmly.
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