Grooming Cashmere Rabbit

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- 10/22/2020 at 8:33 AM
  imogh
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  Hello,
  
  Three months ago I adopted a mini cashmere rabbit. At first, she was perfectly fine with being groomed, but as she lost her baby fur and her adult fur has grown in she has seemed to dislike her grooming sessions more and more. She has never bitten or scratched me during these sessions but she seems to start shaking and grinding her teeth (I know this can mean she’s happy but it’s not a consistent sound). I have watched every video available on the methods of grooming a rabbit and asked the breeder to show me the correct way to do it but she still seems to not enjoy it and I am worried that I am stressing her out too much. Are there any tips to make grooming a more enjoyable time for her? Or any extra tips on the grooming process itself?
- 10/22/2020 at 8:41 AM
  Wick & Fable
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  I don’t know what a cashmere rabbit is (is it a cashmere lop? That’s what came up when I google’d!), but how often are you grooming and is it always necessary? Unless a rabbit is in a molt/shedding, you don’t need to have regularly scheduled grooming sessions (though it’s different for those long-furred breeds).
  
  Positive association can go a long way, so having a treat available for before/afterwards, or pellets to snack on may help.
  
  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.
- 10/23/2020 at 9:16 AM
  prince dorian the bun
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  For angora rabbits I know some people shave them to keep the fur more under control and from matting, if a cashmere rabbit is like that with really long fur that may be an option?
- 10/23/2020 at 7:04 PM
  LBJ10
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  Cashmere lops aren’t recognized in the US. I think it’s a UK breed. They do not have the wool gene. They have long silky outer hairs and a shorted undercoat. Are trying to keep the fur from getting tangled? Or is she actually shedding?
  
  Hmm… wasn’t it Sonn that had a lop bunny with longer fur that would become matted in like 2 seconds?
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