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- 03/08/2019 at 9:13 AM
  Kiki
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  Hi there,
  
  I was wondering, how often should I be brushing Indie? I try to do it at least once per week. Should I be doing it more ?
- 03/08/2019 at 11:13 AM
  Sarah
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  That sound good to me! I brush my buns about once a week when they are molting and every 2-3 weeks when they are not molting. Sounds like you are doing everything right!
- 03/08/2019 at 11:14 AM
  DanaNM
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  During molting times, I brush at least twice a day. It’s important to help them get the excess fur off.
  
  During non-molting times, usually a light brushing daily.
  
  You can also hand pluck while petting, sometimes this is as effective as brushing and more easily tolerated by the bun!
  
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- 03/08/2019 at 11:32 AM
  Kiki
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  I feel like the brush I got her is kind of obnoxious. It’s pretty hard bristled. I thought it would be more baby brush like, like I had for my one cat. Thanks for the advice!
- 03/09/2019 at 10:09 AM
  DanaNM
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  I also recently discovered the joys of using a lint roller on my buns! I had heard of it… and finally tried it. It’s great! Bun Jovi actually enjoys it and it gets all his super fine soft hairs. I wonder if it feels like a bit bunny tongue?
  
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- 03/09/2019 at 10:53 AM
  Kiki
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  Huh, I never thought of that – you mean the kind with the sticky pieces you peel off?
- 03/10/2019 at 2:49 PM
  DanaNM
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  Yep! I got through a lot of layers of the sticky sheets….. but I figure if I only use it when they are really molting badly it’s worth it?
  
  I think Bertha’s skin gets irritated from so much brushing, but something that pulls just the hairs doesn’t bug her as much.
  
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