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- 05/06/2018 at 5:20 PM
  Marbles
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  I got my bunny in September, and it has been quite the journey. We now are on a new leg of the adventure with the beginning of the spring meaning his very first big molt! I honestly had no clue what was going on with him. He was super moody a few days ago and I just figured I made him angry by cleaning his litter box area. But the next day my roommate was petting him(he actually prefers her over me) but he lunged and bit her out of no where. He’s never been the aggressive type. Before this week he was his super happy loving self. But now he won’t even take a grape from us. And this boy loves his grapes, will zoom from one side of the apartment to the other when he hears the grape bag. Anyway, he’s super grumpy and now he won’t allow me to groom him, so what do I do about the excess fur? Let him deal with it himself or face his wrath and force grooming on him? Also he’s eating plenty of hay and pellets. Not so much into veggies right now, so should I be worried he ingested too much fur?? Sorry, this is my first time with molting. Also how bad does the molting get? Right now it’s just a heavy shedding. And what can I do to make him more comfortable? He’s itching like a mad man.
  Thank you in advance
- 05/06/2018 at 8:53 PM
  kurottabun
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  What breed is he? Long-haired breeds such as angoras or lionheads would require more help than short-haired breeds.
  
  I think you should just go ahead and try to brush him as much as possible. You could try the bunny burrito method or brush him while he’s eating hay or lounging etc. Pay attention to his poop as well – if you see irregularly shaped poops or several poops stringed together by fur, then it’s a sign that he has ingested a bit too much fur, which would eventually lead to a blockage.
  
  Also, is he neutered? Lots of people have experienced a change of behaviour in their bunnies during springtime as apparently it’s a season that makes their hormones go a bit crazy. That could explain the sudden lunging and biting too.
- 05/06/2018 at 9:15 PM
  Marbles
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  He’s a mini Rex, the brush I purchased doesn’t really do anything to remove fur. Do you have any suggestions?
  
  I’ve been keeping an eye on his poop and how much he’s been eating, he’s still going strong.
  
  And he was neutered in November!
- 05/07/2018 at 12:41 AM
  kurottabun
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  Oh, a mini rex would require a bit more effort in brushing since a lot of brushes just slide right through their fur without clinging on to any at all.
  
  Some people use pumice stones combined with a lint roller to get rid of loose fur. Remember to swipe the lint roller on your clothes a few times though so it’s not so sticky that it could hurt your bunny.
- 05/07/2018 at 6:52 AM
  ThorBunny
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  Someone posted on here recently saying that a lint roller worked well for grooming their mini-rex!
  
  I don’t have a rex, but I use a lint roller on my mini-lop and it works great. Plus, it is fairly gentle so feels more like petting than brushing.
- 05/07/2018 at 8:49 AM
  Luna and Sparklebuns
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  Not to butt in, but is this a good option for a holland lop as well? I have a hairbuster for my lionhead which seems to work well, but it does nothing for my Luna.
- 05/07/2018 at 10:55 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  I always hand-groomed Wick, but decided to get a furminator a shot (no other brush seemed to work as well as hand grooming). The furminator does a great job, you just need to be wary of mats because it will pull those out in a more painful way. Wick is a netherland dwarf, so medium-length fur.
  
  The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.
- 05/07/2018 at 10:20 PM
  kurottabun
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  I think lint rollers work for all kinds of rabbits. I have a Netherland Dwarf as well and I’ve used it on him. As long as it’s not so sticky when you roll it on the bun, it’s fine
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