Fur and Coat Rabbits shed their coats several times a year, alternating light and heavy sheds. Most have a distinct pattern that begins at the head and gradually moves toward the tail. Some rabbits will shed their fur down to the skin, leaving patches of skin exposed. Because they cannot vomit as cats do, rabbits are especially vulnerable to hair balls during their sheds. It is very important to brush your rabbit weekly in between sheds, and daily during a shed.
Most rabbits like to be brushed, and it s a great way to bond.
Some people pluck their rabbits by gently pulling loose hair out with the hands, or use a grooming glove with textured dots to grab the fur. You may want to give your rabbit a bit of Laxatone or fresh papaya or pineapple during their heavy sheds to help prevent hair balls. If you find that your rabbit s fur is matting, use a pair of short, blunt scissors to remove the mats. In fact, bathing a rabbit is very stressful for them. Their fur takes a long time to dry, and soaking them in water can lower their normal temperature.