Netherland Dwarf brushing fail

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- 04/28/2017 at 5:49 PM
  BurgBunny
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  Hello! I have a Netherland Dwarf – Lulu, who sheds like crazy. I’ve used a slicker brush, but was told that’s not a really good idea, because the bristles might scratch her (she doesn’t really like it either).
  
  So, I did some reading and purchased a Hairbuster, as it’s pretty much worshiped. However, I hardly see it grabbing any lose hair. I end up having more fur on my shirt than in the comb, and I’m not even holding her!
  
  What can I do? I read this thread, but it doesn’t really answer anything..
- 04/28/2017 at 9:17 PM
  Mikey
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  I have to use a brush like one of these: (http://www.petmountain.com/photos/product/giant/114420S504414/dog-grooming-brushes/coastal-safari-bristle-brush.jpg) for my nethie. Its the only brush out of 4 that I own that he doesnt hate. Works very well
- 04/29/2017 at 1:23 PM
  BanditCamp
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  You can also use a furbuster which is a flea comb with rubber inbetween the teeth This is big enough to get into my bunnies undercoat
- 04/29/2017 at 2:17 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Wick’s a Netherland and I use the blue metal brush found in this set: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004L4ZNAS/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1493493300&sr=8-4&keywords=rabbit+brush
  
  Wick was weirded out at first, but he likes it and it does a good job for me. You can’t clear it of all the fur completely, but you can pull off a lot so none fall out of the brush.
  
  No experience with signs of pain from it either.
  
  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.
- 04/29/2017 at 3:59 PM
  BunnyFriends
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  Wick – when I used it with Winter she was constantly wincing so I stopped. Guess it may work for some though.
- 04/29/2017 at 4:02 PM
  Mikey
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  You shouldnt be using thin wire brushes because it can tear their delicate skin
- 04/29/2017 at 6:23 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  I can see how that’d happen, but Wick hasn’t had problems with it and it works well for him! I was hesitant to use it, but it seems to fit Wick’s fur the best.
  
  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.
- 04/29/2017 at 6:35 PM
  Paige
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  There are rubber cat brushes made by kong that work well for short haired buns
  Furminators work as well, there are some knock off ones on amazon that are about $15. These maybe a little pointy but as with any combs you should brush at an angle to avoid poking your bunny
- 05/02/2017 at 11:01 AM
  BurgBunny
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  Posted By Wick on 4/29/2017 2:17 PM
  
  Wick’s a Netherland and I use the blue metal brush found in this set: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004L4ZNAS/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1493493300&sr=8-4&keywords=rabbit+brush
  
  Wick was weirded out at first, but he likes it and it does a good job for me. You can’t clear it of all the fur completely, but you can pull off a lot so none fall out of the brush.
  
  No experience with signs of pain from it either.
  
  That’s what I was using, but she seems to really not like it, and I fear I’m hurting her.
  
  I feared the furminator would be too hard on her back, as it’s pretty long. I never really though about using a nylon brush like Mikey said.. Maybe I’ll try to find one of them?
- 05/04/2017 at 9:05 AM
  TaylorB
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  My rabbit vet showed me a neat little trick for dealing with the shedding without the possibility of hurting the bun. He got his hands slightly wet and just rubbed the rabbit back and forth with both his hands.
  The water does a great job grabbing the loose hair and rolls it up nicely in your hand so you don’t have all that hair floating around.
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