Check to see that your accident - prone
long haired rabbit or cat is not just getting stuff caught in their fur.
Long haired rabbits should be brushed every day, and short haired ones twice a week.
Not exact matches
Grooming Products Both
rabbits and guinea pigs, especially
long -
haired breeds, need to be brushed on a regular basis.
Unless you are showing your
long -
haired rabbit, it is easiest to keep the coat trimmed to a length of about 1 inch or else the coat will be very prone to matting (but always be careful about trimming the hair over a
rabbit's hocks or sores may result due to the lack of padding).
Not unlike all
long -
haired rabbit breeds, the German Angora will require a little extra effort to stay healthy and happy.
Not unlike all
rabbits, this
long -
haired breed thrives on a diet that is rich in fibers and roughage.
Similar to all
long -
haired breeds, Swiss Fox
Rabbits are particularly susceptible to digestive issues, such as GI stasis.
Like all
long -
haired rabbits, Swiss Foxes have diluted colors, which are more pastel than vibrant.
Long -
haired breeds are more susceptible to wool block as are
rabbits that don't eat large enough quantities of fiber (hay) or lack a balanced diet.
Grooming should be more frequent in
long -
haired rabbits because they may ingest more hair during grooming than shorter
haired rabbits.
Brush your
rabbit's coat at least weekly, more if you own a
long -
haired breed such as an Angora or American fuzzy lop.
Angoras and other
long -
haired rabbits need special attention when it comes to their fur.