lionhead rabbitts fur

Question
we have a lionhead rabbitt about 1 year old his fur has got matted and clumpy. Is it ok to cut clumps off? Will it grow back ok? and  is it best done with hair sheers?  Thanks.

Answer
You can cut the matts off, there's information about doing this with Angora rabbits (also works for any other fuzzy bunny) at http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/a/rabbitsrooming.htm?terms=zoom+groom

The fur will grow back.

I've used both children's safety scissors and electric pet shaver, depending on how bad the matts are.  Be sure that you put your fingers in between the blade and the rabbit so you don't cut their skin.  Rabbit skin is very thin and very easy to cut.  

Kim