Ruined bunny’s fur ;-(

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BINKYBUNNY FORUMS

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- 10/01/2018 at 5:54 PM
  Rain
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  I was grooming Rain during her recent molt and kept plucking and plucking. I think I’ve ruined the poor things beautiful fur ;-; I noticed today that whenever I plucked there’s now a square patch on her back where the fur is short and uneven compared to the rest. If I knew how to send pics from iPhone I would but does anyone know how much plucking is too far and how to fix this
- 10/01/2018 at 5:56 PM
  Rain
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  Also she sort of flinches when I groom her is this normal or am I plucking her way too hard
- 10/01/2018 at 7:37 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Rabbits fur sheds and molts in patches, so rabbits will not look very pleasant during a molt. Lots of different levels, so that’s normal.
  
  In terms of flinching, you just want to make sure the fur is ready to come out. If it takes more than a tug, leave it be and check tomorrow. My recommendation is spread the love, so don’t concentrate on the same area for an entire grooming section because it can be a bit strainful for that patch of skin.
  
  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.
- 10/01/2018 at 7:38 PM
  Wick & Fable
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  Here’s an example: http://www.instagram.com/p/BOq4RuLlW7I/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=ay2f1armybu2
  
  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.
- 10/01/2018 at 9:01 PM
  Harley&Thumper
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  I wouldn’t worry too much, I gave Thumper and Harley a bald patch during their first molt with me and their fur grew back just fine.
- 10/02/2018 at 3:45 AM
  Vienna Blue in France
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  Wick. Spread the love. Rofl… brill
- 10/02/2018 at 7:31 AM
  Q8bunny
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  You’ve only done what so many rabbit pals do: overgroomed your bunny buddy. Don’t worry. It’ll grow back and even out again.
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