http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog Essentials of Caring for Pet Rabbits Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:11:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/2010/03/brushing-your-pet-rabbits-coat.html http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/2010/03/brushing-your-pet-rabbits-coat.html#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:50:53 +0000 WildBirds http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/?p=216 Brushing your rabbit’s fur can be a difficult task, but a necessary one if your rabbit’s hair is long, tangled, or your rabbit is shedding.  Typically, rabbits like to groom their own coat by licking it, but this can cause hairballs and can also leave a variety of loose hairs around your home or rabbit hutch.  When brushing your rabbit’s coat, here are some easy tips to follow to make the experience more enjoyable for your rabbit.

• Get your grooming tools ready.  If you use a brush, like the Super Pet Pro Slicker Brush, make sure to clean it out and have it ready to go.  Another grooming tool that is beneficial for your rabbit’s coat is the Adjustable 2 In 1 Pet Comb.  This comb is great for getting tangles out of long rabbit hair and may also be used to clean out your rabbit’s slicker brush.
• Make your rabbit comfortable by talking to your rabbit in a soothing voice and choose a place that is comfortable for both you and your rabbit.  Your living room floor or a place with a comfortable rug.
• Hold your rabbit firmly in your lap, but not too tight.  Keeping your rabbit occupied is a great idea to help your rabbit pass the time.  Use your rabbit’s favorite chew or treat to help keep your rabbit busy while you brush your rabbit.
• When your rabbit seems content to sit in your lap, start brushing your rabbit with gentle strokes.  If your rabbit tends to get nervous easily, keep the brush moving and keep away from areas that might make your rabbit more nervous.  The face, ear and tail area tend to be areas that rabbit’s do not like to be brushed and should be avoided if possible.  If you have to brush these areas, brush them quickly brush and make sure to be gentle at all times.
• Praise your rabbit and play with your rabbit after a good brushing session to help encourage good rabbit behavior. 

]]> http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/2010/03/brushing-your-pet-rabbits-coat.html/feed 0 http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/2009/10/grooming-tools-that-every-rabbit-owner-needs.html http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/2009/10/grooming-tools-that-every-rabbit-owner-needs.html#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:43:54 +0000 WildBirds http://www.rabbitmart.com/blog/?p=127 Grooming your rabbit on a regular basis is important for maintaining your rabbit’s health and insuring that your rabbit is always in the best possible shape.  In order to accomplish this, it is important to keep a number of essential tools on hand to make your grooming experience quicker, convenient, and more enjoyable.  It is a good idea to groom your rabbit about once week or more if needed.  The main tools that you will need are brushes, combs, nail clippers, styptic powder, a small flashlight, and cotton swabs.

• Rabbit Brushes:  for proper of brushing your rabbit, choose a pin brush and a slicker brush, to help make your rabbit’s coat stand out and remove loose hair.  A pin brush is great for detangling your rabbit’s long hair and a slicker brush, such as the Tender Touch Slicker Wire Rabbit Brush, is great for short hair or finishing up your rabbit’s coat.
• Rabbit Combs:  a comb is ideal for helping to remove the dangles in your rabbit’s hair and helps to reduce matting.  Use a comb like the Adjustable 2 In 1 Pet Comb, after using a brush to help remove the remaining tangles for a smooth, finished look.  In addition to a regular comb, a flea comb is a great investment for your rabbit’s grooming kit.  A flea comb will help to trap the
• Rabbit Nail Clippers:  every rabbit owner needs a great pair of nail clippers to keep your rabbit’s nails trim and neat. Choose a pair of clippers, like the Cat Guillotine Nail Trimmer, Styptic & File, to easily clip your rabbit’s nails.  This clipper works quickly to smoothly remove your rabbit’s nails and includes styptic powder and small nail file to smooth out any rough edges.
• Small Flashlight:  a flashlight is great for making it easier to see where the quick is in your rabbit’s nails.  It helps to take the guesswork out of where to clip the nail.
• Styptic Powder:  This powder is a necessity for any rabbit owner.  Apply it to your rabbit’s nail if you cut the quick and the nail starts bleeding.
• Cotton Swabs:  a cotton swab has a variety of uses that will greatly benefit your rabbit.  Use a cotton swab to gently clean out your rabbit’s ears or use the swab to apply styptic powder if necessary.
• Wood or Mineral Chew:  You may want to give your rabbit a wood or minearal chew during your rabbit’s grooming ritual to help keep your rabbit entertained and content while grooming.

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