i have a similar question… does anyone use the metal slicker brushes?  Meadow is shedding and i’m not sure if that would do a better job of getting out the lose hairs.  they do seem kinda stiff to me.

For angoras, I have heard that sometimes the metal brushes are used, and that sometimes the way to really get to the base of the fur is people will brush the opposite direction of the fur first, and then the normal way. Since Finn is still young, maybe can you try brushing the opposite direction of his fur, but with the brush that you have now. Then, as his hair gets longer, you can use the metal brush.

For Meadow – since she is not an angora, I’d recommend one of those plastic brushes, but try doing a once the opposite direction of the fur, and then going with the fur.

I originally had not seen people groom bunnies the opposite direction of the fur, however, at the rescue I work at, I saw one lady giving a bunny that was very much in need of a groom a good grooming. By going the opposite direction for one or two quick strokes, she was able to get out those furs that have already come out, but are caught up in the bunny’s regular fur.

Does anyone else know anything about brushing a rabbit the opposite direction of their fur? Is it OK to do?

i’ll try the opposite direction.  she actually likes being petted in the opposite direction and i notice it does seem to bring up more fur on my hand and on me.  not a bad idea.  i’ll try it very gently and see how she reacts and if it seems to work.

I use a metal rake brush on Henri. I got it from the dog section of the pet store. I was also worried about the stiffness of the bristles so I got one that has rotating tines. That way it doesn’t get tangled in Henri’s hair. This is the best way I have found to quickly and effectively groom his underocat. I haven’t had him for much more then a month though so that’s really the only advice I have.