At the time I did say PAPER cat litter (I edited to put in about yesterdays news - what my friend uses for her bunny - as there was some confusion). I have read that CLAY is not even very good for cats (which seems obvious if they eat it) and as a rodent owner use paper cat litter for them.

One thing is that I have found carefresh gets stuck in my long-haired guinea pigs fur so thought it would also do the same to an angora, therefore thinking that pelleted paper cat litter would be best as a litter - obviously with something softer in his sleeping spot. Mine used to have shredded paper and soft straw as it didn't act like a curler in the fur (like shavings did) and helped keep the knots down.

I don't see how there could be confusion and the rabbit eat it because it obviously smells very different, but if it is eaten it is safe.

As for getting him from a yard sale what a lucky find (for both of you). From the initial post I thought you had got him from someone whom you considered to be reputable!! Which I doubted looking at him. Angora's need a lot of care to keep the coat in good condition and the bunny happy - Willow certainly has landed on his feet after 6 years.

Finally about the grooming - the top coat looks ok but are there a lot of mats under that and next to the skin? Big mats cannot be brushed out but have to be cut/clipped out. The skin may also be sore if the mats are pulling it. Once you get the coat sorted I'm sure he won't mind grooming, at the moment I'm sure it's uncomfortable for him.