Molting and hair balls

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- 02/01/2016 at 1:45 AM
  BunnyBamtastic
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  Molting can be a frustrating time for rabbits
  
  I found that out when my bunny started uncontrollably coughing.
  So. Here are some tips for hair balls
  
  No 1
  
  Diagnosing
  
  Now, if your rabbit is just coughing
  It could be anything. It may be allergic reactions to changes in their environment.
  We definitely know it is hair balls because my rabbit is shedding FAST
  
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  Removing
  
  Removing hair balls can be difficult seeing as you cannot squeeze them out and the rabbit can’t cough them up.
  Food can be a great source for removal and research shows that hay is best
  Sayonara !
  
  Xx
  
  BunnyBamtastic
- 02/01/2016 at 4:12 AM
  Bam
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  Yes, hay is good for a whole range of digestive issues. But you can do some things to prevent ingestion of hair. Brush your bun daily during a shed. Pluck out loose tufts of hair with your fingers. Wet your hands and run them över your bun’s fur after brushing. And my favorite tip: Use a lint-roller after brushing off as much hair as you can. I was given the tip by a member here and it works beautifully for my two normal-haired buns. I use a generic brand lint-roller, the name brands have better glue and that’s too sticky for a bunny’s fur.
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