Grooming for bunnies!
Do rabbits need regular grooming?
We hear this question a lot from new bunny owners and families who are considering adopting. The answer is yes!
We love our rabbits but we know they need a lot of care. Their nails grow continuously and they frequently shed. Long nails can cause pain and mobility problems and ingesting fur can cause fatal digestive problems. Vets recommend that rabbits get groomed every 6-8 weeks.
If you are looking for a full grooming, please book an appointment online (more info below). For a basic nail trim, walk-ins are welcome at any time during our open hours, Wednesday-Sunday, 11:00-6:00. The cost of a basic nail trim is $10 per rabbit.
Why bring your bunny for grooming at Sunshine Rabbit Center?
Grooming your own bunnies at home can be stressful, especially if you have a fussy bunny or one with extra medical needs. Luckily our expert groomer is here to help! She has 30+ years experience and a magic touch. Book your grooming appointment online!
Note: All rabbits must be vaccinated against RHDV2 to attend grooming. Not vaccinated? Here’s a list of vets in the greater Los Angeles area that offer the vaccine.
Does your bunny get outdoor time? We recommend applying a monthly flea treatment, which is available over the counter or through your vet. Please treat all fleas and mites before bringing your bunny to Sunshine for grooming or other services.
Good to know:
We’re conveniently located in Long Beach, CA, with easy freeway access to Los Angeles, Orange County, San Pedro, and more. See our Contact & Location section for info on hours and parking.
Grooming is included with boarding (based on groomer availability) - another great reason to bring your rabbits to our bunny hotel!
Want to learn to groom at home? We offer grooming workshops. Keep an eye on our Instagram and our Events page for info about upcoming workshops.
What does grooming at Sunshine cost?
The cost for grooming is $30 per single rabbit or $50 per pair. For a single rabbit, please book a “Grooming (1 rabbit)” appointment. For a pair of rabbits, please book a “Grooming (2 rabbits)” appointment.
Grooming appointments are 30 minutes long. Each 30 minute time slot can fit 1-2 short haired rabbits or 1 long haired rabbit. For additional rabbits, please book additional spots.
That’s the best deal in town - and everything you spend goes directly to support rescue bunnies!
What services are included in a full bunny grooming?
Full groomings are like a mini spa day! They’re also educational. You’re welcome to sit with our groomer while she works to learn techniques or ask questions.
Full groomings includes:
Brushing (for short-haired and long-haired rabbits
Nail trims
Gland cleaning
Ear cleaning & wax removal
Relaxing massage (time permitting)
Cleaning around eye (for bunnies with weepy eyes)
Light trimming or shaving for matted fur (with owner permission)
Gentle butt wash (for bunnies with messy bottoms)
We groom all breeds, including breeds with special grooming Full groomings are like a mini spa day! They’re also educational. You’re welcome to sit with our groomer while she works to learn techniques or ask questions. like angoras, lionheads, lops, Jersey woolies, and rex rabbits. Short-haired and long-haired rabbits are all welcome. Leave us a note with your reservation if there’s anything you think we should know about your bunny’s grooming needs.
Every bunny is different. Sometimes bunnies with special medical needs have trouble cleaning themselves and need extra assistance. When you book your grooming appointment, please let us know about any current medical conditions.
In some cases, we may need to schedule extra time for your grooming appointment. If your bunny is potentially contagious or if they have serious health concerns, it be more appropriate to visit a vet for grooming care.
Our groomer is happy to groom bunnies with the following conditions:
Joint pain and mobility issues like partial paralysis
Sore hocks causing calluses, redness, or minor irritation
Weepy eyes and ear wax build-up (speak to vet about causes or possible infections)
Extensive fur matting
Chronic head tilt or dizziness (if already treated by a vet)
Nasal drip (if a vet has determined the cause is not contagious)
Because we are not a medical facility, our grooming appointments are not designed for all medical situations. Instead of booking a grooming appointment, please visit your vet if your bunny has the following conditions:
Fleas, mites, or other pests that can spread to other animals
Open wounds, such as large bites, bleeding wounds from sore hocks, or ruptured cysts
Possible fly strike, most common in bunnies who spend time outdoors & have trouble cleaning themselves
Untreated conditions that may cause a bunny to experience pain during grooming, such as active ear infections, overgrown teeth or dental infections, broken bones or dislocations, gas bloating, or GI stasis.
Contagious infections like the snuffles (Pasteurella)
Do you provide grooming for bunnies with medical needs?
Meet our bunny groomer, Audrey!
Audrey is a core member of the Sunshine team. She has been volunteering with animals for 40 years and grooming rabbits for more than 30. She has also been a professional human hair stylist. Audrey loves being with rabbits and finds her time with them very calming. She currently has two rabbits: Leo, a 5-year-old boy, who is grumpy and never wants human attention and Lolly, a 7-year-old girl, who loves attention and is sweet and bossy. No one can groom a fussy bunny like Audrey!
Lateness, drop-off, & flea policies
Thank you for noting the following policies:
- Please arrive on time for your grooming appointment and double check that you are arriving at the correct day/time. Due to the high demand for our grooming service, we can no longer take Saturday walk-ins (rabbits without an appointment) or rabbits who arrive more than 10 minutes late. Rabbits who arrive more than 10 minutes late will be asked to schedule a new appointment and forfeit the reservation fee.
- Please do not arrive with your rabbit more than 15 minutes before their grooming session. Unless otherwise directed by staff, please keep your rabbit in their carrier before and after grooming. We can no longer offer drop-off daycare services on grooming days, except in cases requested by the groomer.
- If your rabbit spends time outdoors, please administer a flea treatment at least 48 hours BEFORE your appointment. We cannot groom rabbits with live fleas, for the health and safety of all rabbits at our center. If live fleas are found on your rabbit, you will be asked to return for a future appointment after you purchase and administer flea treatment.