Belinda Says Hay: “Are You Shedding?”

Hello. It's Belinda.

I got a "wild" letter from a reader the other day.

To put it mildly.

It was a human roommate. Writing to me about a certain "rascal" in the house.

I don't want to get anyone in trouble so I'm going to leave out the names. 

But if you're a rabbit who is shedding and being extra "ornery" these days, this blog is for you.

"From your roommate."

Because your roommate is at the end of their rope. They need to get that extra fur off of you and you won't cooperate.

All they want to do is comb out your "knots" with one of these gadgets. 

 It's called the HairBuster comb. It's especially for rabbits. 

My advice to you is to sit still and let your human comb your fur for a minute or two. If they get one or two big "tufts" off they'll feel better.

And here's my advice on what NOT to do:

Don't run away

You're fast but guess who's faster.

That's right. A roommate with a grooming tool in their hand.

Come on. 

Don't hide

First of all, you probably don't know the best "nooks and crannies" in the house.

But if you do, your roommate knows them too. And they know you know.

How? Because you leave fur behind.

Which is ironic considering the whole reason you're hiding.

Don't even think about using your teeth

I hear reports now and then that rabbits are "nibbling" their roommates. To make roommates stop "yanking" their fur.

Are you kidding me right now.

By the way I understand the urge to grab the comb and give it a "toss." But don't do it.

Too easy to miss the comb and chomp your roommate's hand instead.

It's good to chew hay but not roommates. I can't believe I have to put that in my blog.

Don't groom your own "molt" 

This is the extra serious part of today's blog.

Don't try to groom your "spring shed" all by yourself. It's too much fur.

And if you get too much fur into your belly, you could end up in a lot of trouble.

I'm talking about "GI Stasis." It makes you feel yucky. 

Then you don't want to eat and next thing you know you're at the vet.

Please don't let this happen. 

Just let your roommate comb you a little. Or even "pluck" you when you walk by.

It's annoying but at least you won't be "eating" that fur. 

Well that's my blog for today.

To the roommate who wrote to me: I hope you read this blog to "you know who."

Let me know if it works.  

Sincerely,

Belinda

Spokesrabbit, Small Pet Select
Inventor of the First Chew holiday
Word for 2025: "Ask"
Word for 2026: TBD
Belinda@smallpetselect.com

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