Rabbit Grooming Tips & Tricks

[@HooksHollands]

Did y'all catch the high-five at 3:53? ♥

[@pinkyhooks4939]

I'm still laughing out loud and randomly 😆

[@annacolman1427]

Aww! That is so cute! I love Moose, he is one of my favorites!

[@pinksugarbunny4968]

Yes! ♥ It was so adorable! Diane, your bunnies are so sweet and cute.

[@VeePokemon]

What is my lop rabbit has a pointed nose?

[@denise8216]

What kind of Dwarf rabbit, has a flat face,kinda looka like a bulldogs face?

[@Spronkz]

So helpful, my bunny absolutely hates being groomed. We usually have to pluck him like a chicken.

[@drew6908]

Please don’t stop making vids! You make rabbit care seam easy! Now my buns go on my lap!

[@drew6908]

Thank you so much for making this clear that not grooming is a Dangerous

[@garyfarrell1407]

Oh my gosh, moose cracks me up! He is such a riot. 😂😂😂

[@vicclwharton]

He's a wonderful little bun 🥰

[@kynleefrenchfry8368]

Haha I know he is so sweet. Reminds me when my bun was around 6-12 months he went through a really hyper stage and Moose reminds me of him 😂❤️

[@carollerner3769]

Can’t say he doesn’t have a strong personality...what a cutie,moose!

[@carollerner3769]

Moose you are such a funny bunny

[@carollerner3769]

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[@saradasaladqueen1285]

Wow, I don't know why but all these videos are perfectly timed for me, my bunnies are molting and one of them hates being groomed. I don't know why but my bunnies go crazy while being groomed 🤣 And also BTW, very informative tips video!!

[@HEBI.RAIDEN]

Thank you, this is very good educational. My bunnies started molting now.

[@chloeruegg2352]

Super advice! I didn't know about the wet hands. I have the 'Hair Buster' comb and agree it works great --- except my bun BeBe, like Moose, hates being combed. Diane, so glad to see you happy again and making wonderful videos.

[@danaleelavelle3708]

Moose is a beautiful buck!

[@HooksHollands]

Thanks...I won't tell him since he already has a massive ego, ha ha!

[@Richie016]

It's remarkable to watch Rabbit care videos like this one, Hollands sure have a fine fur.

[@kmcedd5135]

I love how much u care for ur cute buns. Don't stop making vids. Love from India ❤🤗

[@taniyarunda7317]

I'm so early this time 🤗 , your bunnies are so cute.

[@pinkyhooks4939]

I almost lost it when Moose stood up and high fived you! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HooksHollands]

I know, it surprised me too and was super cute. :)

[@katef9635]

My bunnies hate to be groomed during molting season (right now). This is very useful like the litter training video!! Thank you Fiane for these videos!! You're one of the best bunmoms I've ever came across!!!❤❤❤

[@HooksHollands]

Good luck with the grooming. Mine tend to molt the worst this time of year as well, though I know some say it's springtime for their bunnies.

[@katef9635]

@@HooksHollands you too!! I should get the hair buster comb from Amazon at some point soon. It really seems to work for your bunnies, so it probably will work for mine too!🙂

[@fuzzy_paper8025]

awwwwwww moose is so cute!!! never. stop. making videos. we love you.

[@kelseyg192]

I recently found your channel and I am absolutely in love! My bunny passed away a couple of weeks ago and your content has been so comforting❤️ Thanks for all the excellent advice.

[@jenniferkneip2963]

Perfect timing! My bunny has been molting and I was just trying to brush her yesterday, key word, TRYING. lol

[@audraelynnegrimmelhaussen8808]

I really love how you are so concerned about your rabbits.

[@hangtru0812]

The wet palm trick was a good one! Definitely got some fly aways that the brush won't pick up. Thank you!

[@lavenshaven5648]

Yay love this video~! And Moose is such a cute & charming young man now!

[@Beautyandthebun]

Thank you so much for this video! I have a bunny who hates being groomed but needs to groomed on a regular basis. All the grooming videos I ever see have a rabbit that is calm and loves being groomed. That is not reality for everyone! Thank you for showing your grooming tips on a rabbit who will not sit still. It’s much appreciated ❤️

[@kayleighrowe4261]

Thankyou the hairbuster is my new best friend i got a hollond lop false dewarf his hair was so bad he had sores on his bum the advice from your video is amazing i only got the comb today but its already made a huge diffrence to his care

[@LearningFromRabbits]

We have a lop- angora mix named Oliver Bundragon as well as two other rabbits and grooming is constant during seasonal moulting. Thanks for the tips.

[@kamrankabir7416]

Hollys look so cute🤩🤩🤩 when they shed much like big ball of fur BTW I'm a big fan of Holland lop bunnies Thanks for making these awesome content🤗🤗🤗

[@HooksHollands]

You’re welcome 😊

[@nickiwilliams9960]

I absolutely luv all the help you give. Tysm!! Give the bunnies head pets for me🌞🤗

[@nickiwilliams9960]

Holleigh is molting something serious! There's fur everywhere lol. It seems like I'm getting like half a Walmart bag full everyday

[@kathleengracebodegon2676]

Gosh i like holland lops they are just soo cute! ♥️♥️♥️

[@haleymargaret711]

I rescued my rabbit and whatever happened to him at the beginning of his life made him absolutely hate human contact. He will hop over to be and sit by me, but never on my lap and he runs when I go to pet him. He often grunts and stomps his foot when I need to pick him up, so grooming is so difficult and makes me sad how stressed he is. The worst part? He's part angora, meaning he has super long hair. I worry about him ingesting too much of it, but these tips will be helpful! Love your content!

[@lillyburger8357]

Awwww I love Moose

[@princessstewart8196]

Glad to see your well enough to post cute bunny vids 💖

[@drew6908]

Go hooks Holland’s! Represent those buns!

[@drew6908]

And I have a Holland lop- Jupiter and another Holland lop- Ollie they are just way better buns now.

[@yuanaaudu7532]

Such a helpful vid! And the bloopers🤣

[@binkybunnysway943]

Oh this is my daily thing right here. Having a fluffy boy I'm shedding shedding shedding and he seems to shed so much. Cos he is quite delicate (all rabbits are but Binky even more so) he has a little spot on the bottom of his back he flinches so vets now wondering if it's his spine causing his seizures as his feet turn out but due to this I groom him with a plastic comb with elastic band on it so it's more gentle on him but I'd love to use some of the specially designed ones. I have to say the elastic band method dies work really well. I love your grooming tips. I'm lucky other than that problem he loves to be groomed until I try to shed his butt tufties lol he does not like that I've also rubbed a little water on my hands worked a treat. I'm loving this channel

[@sandyalbanese8393]

Love the videos. Thanks for including the bloopers. 🐰

[@kellymyers7506]

Thanks so much for sharing your helpful tips! Your bunnies are so adorable! I love your channel!

[@tis_i_krithi]

Thanks for the tips!

[@sersmudge]

Hi this was a great video Im getting two new baby rabbits tonight! Unfortunately my previous bunny died to gut stasis a few weeks ago :(

[@Star-dj1kw]

Moose is so cute 🥰

[@kimj4402]

Bribery works extremely well 👍 I comb and gently pluck our rabbits while they sit on my lap eating their daily ration of pellets...I look like a hairy yeti by the time I've finished though!! 😆

[@crystalnetto4876]

I love this video so much! Thank you it is exactly what i needed! Thank you 😊 keep up the great work! ❤️

[@jazzlone52]

I love your vids girl, thank you so much!!

[@vincefry9225]

Love Moose

[@윤태성-q8r]

what a cute bunny😊❤🐇🐰

[@Peonywinx]

My bunny Luna absolutely HATES being groomed. Unfortunately for her, she's an Angora, undergoes heavy molts about 3-4 times a year, and has fur/wool that tangles super easily. She's wise to all the tips and tricks too, to the point where she will refuse to eat her pellets or come out for her favorite treat if she spots the comb/brush anywhere nearby. I have no choice but to sit her down several times each molt (a few days apart), hold her, and just brush for as long as she will tolerate it. She usually puts up with it well for about 10 minutes, then starts getting more and more antsy, and then I have to let her go once she begins digging and very forcefully nudging my hand away. Then she runs to a corner and starts grooming herself extra vigorously because she hates what I've done to her fur. If she's feeling kind, she'll accept the treat I give her as a peace offering right after, but usually she won't eat it until some time later, and it takes her days to properly forgive me 😂

[@sheilagaskill2740]

Thanks, great ideas.

[@andrewmiller9207]

Moose is gorgeous...

[@Fee-Fee]

I love lops. They look like they have receding hair lines.☺️

[@erdnuzz8368]

I bought the hairbuster - and it worked perfectly fine. My buns always hated brushing in any way. Sad part is just that i spen 50€ to get the hairbuster, just because it isnt avaiable in my country....

[@rebeccaporter649]

Where did you get your crate at 9:16?

[@typicalpixel8228]

I needed this, THANK YOU!!!!

[@galaxydesire6983]

Oh Moosey you certainly took after your daddy didn’t you 😂 Even that intense molt looks just like when Earl Grey molts 😂 but i can’t get Earl to sit still even during feeding time he’ll take a bite and run around while chewing and run to the bowl to get another bite and run around to avoid the brush 😅 Moose seems a little better behaved!

[@HooksHollands]

I wish I had their energy! :)

[@Vivicloud01]

Might give the digestive tablets a try she didn't like the oxbow brand.

[@zahrahdaniels139]

Hi thank you so much for these great tips😊💕

[@L00Family]

Thanks for the very useful video 📹🎬😘 Can you help with providing some info on cleaning Mats on the butt area? It's a hard to reach Area. Do you swaddle the bunny and flip it over to cut? Would you recommend with scissors or Clippers? Thank u 🌷

[@adrianaperez3295]

Perfect timing my buns started to shed yesterday

[@Cierra_Marie]

Fyi the hairbuster is the best comb ever!

[@gwagner1976]

Thank you for this clip. Our bunny hates brush and yes we already had her life in danger. Can you please let me know where you get digestive tablets. By the way your bunny looks like twin to mine 😊

[@BusywithBrenny]

Great tips!

[@hannahlucille4125]

Chucks the rabbit fur😂

[@melniee2551]

My bunny gets annoyed when I pet him and then sneak and grab the extra fur. It is a battle for sure! Thanks for the tips...

[@binkylove3676]

Very interesting video

[@Vivicloud01]

What about brushing there under side or the bottom of there feet?

[@jasons7044]

My male holland never stops shedding. ..ill brush him, the next day he will be all poofy again.. i worry because my female constantly kisses/ grooms him

[@animallovefest143]

I think all bunnies constantly shed, just like kitties. Based on the video I too, would be concerned. However, bunnies are from the wild, and have lived many years caring for each other. So, I'm curious what her thoughts are on your question/concern. All you can do is your best to care for them, try not to stress too hard on it Jason. Best wishes, Christina & The Animal Love Fest 🐰😽😽😽😽🐺

[@carollerner3769]

The “relax labeled bunny is a gorgeous color of red kind of a carrot top color what do you call that pretty color? That bunny is so beautiful who is that and do they or one like them available . Ideally I’d like a Flemish Giant that color so I need to know what color I would call that red if I am inquiring about availability

[@imani7808]

Ik I’m late, but what can I do to catch my bunnies to brush them? They have a 5 x 5 cage which I normally put them in to try to catch them, but they get scared once I do. They also seem to handle the brushing well, but after I’m done they get very mad and thump. I want to try to stop that but I don’t know how.

[@drew6908]

Yess!

[@drew6908]

LOVE your videos! This definitely helped!

[@C2K_Chuufis]

U r firsttt

[@C2K_Chuufis]

Great job :D

[@lillyburger8357]

Can you do what to do if they eat fur or go into gi stasis

[@HooksHollands]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3Xcooqsn6qMn6s

[@nickyruxton7903]

Could you please give the link for the little pals brush (it was the green and purple one) because I think you forget to put it in your description

[@HooksHollands]

Oops, here you go! :) amzn.to/2QEmJT5

[@nickyruxton7903]

@@HooksHollands thank you 😊. my rabbit doesn't like the bristle brushes so this one looked good. Even tho it's for cats does it work for rabbits too? I'm trying to get a good quality brush :)

[@jonjackle8200]

Hi there I was wondering how long a hollond lop can be left alone

[@Moffeliten]

What do you do when you're brushing his belly? My bunny really hates it and he scratches and bite me.

[@love.JESUS.2day]

Thank you, always informative and entertaining. Are some bunnies bred to not shed as much? My bunny is 2 and I haven't seen the heavy molting. He is a short hair mini rex.

[@HooksHollands]

Fur type and thickness varies by breed and even within breeds. Moose has extremely thick, fuzzy fur, and not all molts are overly obvious.

[@love.JESUS.2day]

@@HooksHollands thanks,❤

[@yokonarak244]

Can I request the topic about Spay/ Neuter? All I need to know before and after spaying/neutering from your experience. Thanks :)

[@RyzelSama]

I do have a question, my rabbit is super skittish when it comes to 'anything' grooming, he rill run away if he thinks you're ganna pick him up or even just hold him in place (cause nails), and he will run away when he sees you with clippers or a brush.Now, I can normally bribe him with food before brushing, but the area that wont work is on top of his head between his ears, he's starting to develop matting there and I wanna clear them up for him but the most he'll allow is my fringers tying to un-mat them (its not working). I was ganna try very small scissors that curve upwards but the sound of them opening scares him off too, and no amount of bribery of food or even fresh apple pieces or strawberries will change his mind. I'm running out of ideas, and Im trying to slowly acclimate him to it (just by having him near them with them in my hand) but it just doesn't seem to work. Any tips?

[@BinaMiso]

other than brushing and nail trimming, is there any other grooming that needs done? do ears need cleaned or anything like that?

[@HooksHollands]

It's always a good idea to periodically check ears, though bunnies keep them very clean. If your bunny is stinky, his/her scent glands (on either side of vent area...often have what looks like stinky earwax clogging them) might need cleaned with warm water on a cotton swab.

[@shotsfiredandmissed9068]

I love rabbits, one time I went to a cousin's place and they have a holland lop, and I was just sneezing all the time I was allergic to them

[@Youkakun]

What're you doing with all the fur? Producing clothes for cold times?

[@HooksHollands]

Ever wondered what I use to stuff the pillow beds that I sew? ;)

[@MrCamij212]

What is the best way to remove knots from my bunny's fair?

[@liseann9163]

Awesome

[@7nan17]

How old is he in this video? And at what age does moulting start?

[@christencilliers1328]

Do you have any tips for rabbits who keep getting poop stuck to their bottoms and makes their fur all matted when it dries? I have heard that you can use baby-safe cornstarch to give them a dry bath. Would you advise this?

[@HooksHollands]

You can carefully dip their bottoms into a shallow bowl of water and work the poop out. Just be careful to dry off the bum when finished and not do this in cold weather.

[@nerminnara6936]

What should we do with cecotropes? It is.not seen clear.on the video, please give your recommendations i have bunny and she is doing this kind of cectropes

[@HooksHollands]

Bunnies eat most of their cecotropes for essential nutrients, but some cecotropes can get mashed on the floor or be uneaten. Many uneaten cecotropes can indicate an injury, illness, or digestive problem.

[@nerminnara6936]

@@HooksHollands thank you for your reply🌹

[@audraelynnegrimmelhaussen8808]

I wish all rabbit breeders gives the proper care for rabbits the way you do. Lately I've seen a lot of one month old bunnies being sold and dying :(

[@nerminnara6936]

:( i hate this kind of people who doesnt care the animals

[@_sina_tpwk_]

I bought a brush for 6 bucks and put a rubber band in there I works really good!

[@navleen7202]

what does it mean if your bunny is pulling out her own hair???

[@hannahlawson7028]

Can you do a video of u groominf a fuzzy lop? I have a 1 month old little girl and she gets mats so so so bad on her but and hats me brushing her.. also would I be able to shave her down or cut her helair down? I always feel bad when I trim it up lol

[@HooksHollands]

I don't have a fuzzy currently, but I highly suggest brushing her as much as possible and trying to make it a pleasant experience (treat at the end) so she'll get used to it. My best advice with fuzzies is to brush them regularly (multiple times per week) before the snarls get too big. Yes, you can carefully trim out the knots in the fur, though I know that isn't easy. :(

[@hannahlawson7028]

@@HooksHollands also she isn't eating her cecotropes... ive done research I might be giving her to much pellets and she steps in them and they get all on her feet😔

[@audreyrue7649]

My bunnies hate being brushed. One of them just gets scared and freezes up and the other just gets mad and plays with everything in sight

[@sc9157]

Q: How often should you groom a Holland lop? Like how many times out of a month should I groom them?

[@peepsasmr9133]

Can anybody tell me can you breed a rabbit with a different rabbit breed?

[@fluffbuttbuns5014]

You should start a fans only channel!

[@HooksHollands]

I'm not a millennial, so please explain what this is. :)

[@fluffbuttbuns5014]

It means that you have a special KZbin account and there is a monthly charge, and you can post special videos on there! I'm not really sure how you set it all up but I'm subscribed to some bunny KZbin channels that do this🐰

[@annatat3001]

Is there a concern that the fur will fall into the litter box and they will eat it if we brush them while they are in their litter box or is it ok?

[@HooksHollands]

I would remove as much loose fur as you can from their environment.

[@londontimothy7931]

“Then you might have to try the next trick which is bribery” idk if it was just me but I was 😂

[@carysschmidt6983]

Dear Diane from hooks Holland’s Ohio Holland lops, could you please make more videos of paisley please? And besides that I have also been wondering this:what on earth happened to your other girl cat furry kitty?

[@HooksHollands]

Paisley makes an appearance in my new Stasis vs. Bloat video. :) Furry Kitty passed a few years ago. :(

[@carysschmidt6983]

O ok I get it now,I’m just so sad that your other girl cat furry kitty died😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@priscillalynch21]

my bunny used to let me but now she just runs away and nothing works. I'm taking her to a professional today because her fur doesn't let her clean herself but i'm a little scared she will be terrified :(

[@katarinamalit7552]

Help me please, my Holland lop is 1 yr and 6mos buck, I tried to feed him all kinds of hay but he really doesn’t want it. I tried tricks but he just throw the hay and not bother to eat any of them. When he is a young, ive strugglers to find hay until he’s 8 months, he used to eat some vegetables and banana and apple, raisins as well, up to this time that’s the most the things he eat, if I’m not giving him any of those, to eat hay, he eats his poop or his hair, or starve himself a day or two until I give in. I’m really worried because his incisors grows every single day, one time he almost died due to sedation because vet needs to trim his incisors. He’s very stubborn! How do I get him eat hay 🥺

[@HooksHollands]

I definitely suggest talking about this with your veterinarian. If it were my bunny, I'd omit all treats and just feed a variety of hay and small amount of pellets until he started eating more hay.

[@katarinamalit7552]

Hook's Hollands thank you I hope it helps my vet said to cut hay in small portion so that my bunny could eat it, ive tried but no luck. I guess I have to try harder. Thanks again

[@willowthebunny7]

I just brushed my bunny the other day and she is soososos sofffft

[@vicclwharton]

Our bunnies will bite get aggressive when brushing near their bum, I dont know how to stop this, especially our house bunny she is very protective ☹

[@animallovefest143]

You say that it is dangerous for them to digest their hair. But, since all rabbits come from the wild, that wouldn't make much sense. Can you please explain?

[@HooksHollands]

Wild rabbits differ from domestic breeds in many ways, and I would guess that they do die from digestive issues such as blockages just the same. What I do know for certain is that domestic rabbits can and do develop life threatening problems from ingesting too much fur. It highly depends upon how much fur they ingest as well as their ability to pass it through their intestines.

[@GhostSilver69]

Hi

[@lillyburger8357]

I wish that I could get a bunny from you but I don’t think I live anywhere near you :(

[@alleswatikkan]

Wauw.. I have never known it could cause the bunny GI stasis.. I notice my bun is licking himself a lot more then my other bunnies, but i let it be.. I will be combing his ass for an hour today! Hahaha thank you for keeping us informed

[@ShiningStarrz]

My bunny is 3 and I’ve tried all the tricks. It’s even a challenge to pet her. She’s very stand offish. Not mean just independent. She can’t be bribed with food, jumps off anything no matter the height and is skittish. I can’t even pluck her hairs. And she is a MESS right now. I have no idea what else try

[@HooksHollands]

You might try wrapping her in a towel and having someone hold her and uncovering one area at a time for brushing. If that's the only way to remove the fur, it might be what needs to be done unfortunately.

[@katyachavez8225]

I live by a bunny rescue and they offer combing and nail cutting services I rather have my bun hate them than hate me for it lol