Unlike for dogs, there aren’t books that specifically teach you what you can do to increase grooming efficiency or to get certain desired effects. There are many online guides and some are very interesting but so far, I find that a lot of the brushes,combs etc that I use for my rabbits are dog products and not rabbit specific products. Maybe this will change after I’ve had the chance to prowl the vendor stores at convention but for now, dog products are definitely reigning in my grooming routine.
My aim for grooming is that the fur looks glossier, fluffier, tangles if any are removed and nails are cut. Some rabbits get groomed more often than others. For example, darlin only gets groomed when she is moulting while Jolie gets it done more frequently.
I read something recently that was meant for show dogs but I felt applied when it comes to rabbits. ” Great show coats are born, but then they are lovingly developed.” How true! Even if you have purchased rabbits with great ancestry and great coats, unless they are maintained, they will lose their lustre and will not be displaying their full potential.
I’ve seen many rabbits that are badly stained or has unnaturally coarse fur. Its really quite sad when you consider that they would feel and look so much better with just a little more effort.
Grooming is definitely something I have grown to enjoy. Previously, I always felt that grooming was time consuming and tiring and not fun at all because I get fur all over my face and home. However, its quite a nice sensation to see them looking prettier. I call this proud parent syndrome. LOL.
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