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A gray Devon Rex cat licks the head of a cream lop-eared bunny sitting on a knitted blanket in warm lamplight. 21 / 23

A Gray Devon Rex Gave a Lop Bunny a Very Serious Ear Wash

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In the glow of a lamp, a gray Devon Rex bends over Pudding the lop-eared bunny and gives her ear a careful lick. The cat's big ears are tilted, her amber eyes half-closed in concentration, and her wrinkled gray face looks very serious. The bunny sits quietly on a knit blanket with her long ears hanging and her dark eye calm, enduring the attention with great patience. A couch with a gray throw waits in the background of the evening room.

Mutual grooming is a sign of trust in many animals. Cats lick those they are close to, and rabbits groom their companions too, usually around the head and ears. It is one of the ways bonded animals show affection and reinforce their friendship. Rabbits are very clean animals, so they usually do not need baths, but they do benefit from regular brushing, especially during shedding. Cats can swallow fur while grooming, and hair can build up in the stomach, so brushing helps both pets. Your vet can recommend a grooming routine that suits both of them.

The little scene is quiet and tender. The cat works her way slowly across the bunny's head, and the bunny holds still like a polite client at a salon. It seems to be a ritual they both understand, and neither has anywhere better to be.

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