How to Comb an Angora Rabbit

Combing a rabbit's hair is the No. 1 preventative measure against abdominal surgery, according to Pet Product News. When an angora rabbit's fur coat is matted, for example, it can hold harmful bacteria or debris that can damage the skin and organs of your pet. Grooming an angora coat is a straightforward process -- and one that should happen with regularity. Comb your rabbit's fur once every seven days to keep your pet healthy for a long time to come.

Things You'll Need

  • Wire-bristle pet grooming brush
  • Small-toothed comb
  • 8-oz spray bottle
  • Scissors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the rabbit onto your lap. Brush the hair on the back and side of the rabbit with a wire-bristle pet grooming brush. Brush from the top of the neck and down the back of the body or from the front of the rabbit's sides toward the back.

    • 2

      Run a small-toothed comb through the rabbit's hair in an identical manner to step 1 to remove fine knots and matted hair.

    • 3

      Spray any matted hair that will not come loose with a brush or comb with an 8-oz. spray bottle filled with warm, fresh water. Run the comb through the damp hair to loosen and remove hair gunk. Cut away any matted sections of hair that refuse to comb loose.

    • 4

      Gently fold the ears of the rabbit backward. Pinch the ears and scruff of the neck. Pick up the rabbit and turn it over onto its back so its belly is facing up.

    • 5

      Comb the belly hair from the base of the neck down to the back end of the rabbit. Repeat step 3 to remove any hardened and non-loosening gunk.