This could be an indication of an underlying problem.
Rabbit with severely matted fur.
Sometimes the mat can go right up tight to the rabbit s skin usually if it has been left for a long time which is super difficult to do but still workable using this method.
This article will highlight all the essential rabbit grooming basics and will help you understand how to properly groom your bunny.
If you have a long haired rabbit it is a good idea to keep its hair trimmed to one inch in length.
What might seem like matted fur may be a combination of your rabbit s skin and fur.
At the very least i would have the veterinarian do a fecal exam and this can be done by you bringing in a sample of the fecal pellets.
As it turns out rambo was severely malnourished and had matted fur so severe he was unable to move or relieve himself leading to a rectal prolapse.
Furthermore his fur had become tangled with urine and feces.
Time and again you may discover matted fur on your bunny s body.
Trim your rabbit s fur as needed.
Care of the rabbit s fur and skin calls for your observation to check for the presence of parasites and your quick action to provide needed treatment.
Matted fur can be very thick.
Sometimes it can be in locations which are very difficult to comb through.
To prevent injury you can also try cutting the tips of the matted fur only and combing the rest of the fur out gently.
For example under the tail.
But rabbits have extremely delicate skin which is easily prone to cuts.
This may not necessarily work for severe or large mats though.
Always remove knots regularly with a comb.
Anytime your rabbit begins to show signs of matted fur around the anus i would suggest having him examined by a veterinarian.
This will help prevent mats and cut down on shedding.
Avoid clipping matted fur as this may cut your rabbit s skin unintentionally.
You might be tempted to go chop chop on the mat as it can easily alleviate the tension that it causes.
The comb brush and scissors method is particularly useful for small areas of matting such as around the tail.
Don t trim the hair around your rabbit s feet.
A well groomed bunny is a happier healthier bunny.
As you can see in the picture above there is the matted fur under my thumb and some vertical lines at the bottom before you reach the skin.
Furthermore severely matted fur can be difficult to get rid of in rabbits.
There is also a fur stripping de shedding grooming tool that is available from vets and some pet stores but it does not work well on matted fur and is of most use to remove old fur from a normal coated rabbit during a moult.
