How to Groom a Rabbit

By eHow Pets Editor

Instructions

Step 1:
Cut your pet rabbit's nails every three to four months. This can be done by using pet nail clippers. Your vet's office or local pet supply store will have this tool. By clipping the nails regularly, the rabbit is less likely to severely scratch itself or those who handle it. You must only clip the end of the nail. Clipping them to high will cause them to bleed.
Step 2:
Use a small cat brush to comb the hair on your rabbit twice a week. This will remove the dead hair from your rabbit and also create a smoother, slick feel to the hair. Brush around the face as well but the majority of the time, there is no need to do this. The hair on the rabbit's face never gets very long, but you can brush their face gently to remove the dead hair.
Step 3:
Wash your rabbit if you need to, but only the soiled area of the rabbit. Do not bath the entire rabbit or get water in its ear or up its nose. This can cause serious infection or death to the pet. If you keep the rabbit's cage clean, this will eliminate having to bath the rabbit very often. Never spray anything on the rabbit to make the animal smell better. Rabbit's skin is highly allergic to almost anything but soap and water.

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