Tuesday, May 11, 2010

How do you cut a rabits nails when it does not let you pick it up or hold it?

i have a white big floppy eared rabit and i have had it 4 2 years now, and its nails are SOOO LONG i need to cut its nails but how or some tips of how to pick it up.How do you cut a rabits nails when it does not let you pick it up or hold it?
take it too the vets or wrap it in a towel to keep it still thats what i do but be carefull the vet will show you so best to got thereHow do you cut a rabits nails when it does not let you pick it up or hold it?
take her to the vets to get them cut
Well you can cut them with nail clippers with 1 person holding it and the other person cutting the nails but i suggest just taking it to the vet it is much easier
one thing you can do, is pick him up by the scruff.. same as a cat, but make sure you support his but after you pick him up. than sit down, and put him on his back, and in between your legs. that will put him in a sort of trance like state. be careful of his back legs because he can still kick. than you can trim his nails when he is on his back... make sure when trimming his nails, not to go past the red line in the nail, because than it will really hurt him.


good luck!
I recommend just taking your rabbit to the vet, so you don't have to deal with the trouble of it scratching you or you accidentally hurting your rabbit.
Why don't you take it to the vet and let them do it for you?
If your rabbit is easily spooked, I wouldn't want to risk trying to pick it up. I'd recommend taking it to a pet store. They will often cut their nails for you for free.

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