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Never pick up a rabbit by the scruff alone.
When you pick up a rabbit, the hind legs must always be supported; otherwise, the rabbit might panic, kick out, and possibly break it's own back! Or, in struggling, the rabbit will be easy to accidentally drop (and, again, broken bones or other injuries can result).
Some people say it's okay to lift a rabbit by the scruff so long as you're also supporting the hind quarters.
Other people say it's never okay to lift a rabbit by the scruff: instead, place one hand under the chest (just below the front legs), and one hand on the back end. (See the link below for a video that demonstrates this method.)
Most rabbits don't like being handled or picked up at all, in which case you should keep that sort of thing to a minimum: only when necessary. For the most part, play with your rabbit on her terms: on the ground.
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What is the rabbit's scruff?
The loose skin at the back of the neck just ahead of the shoulders.
What is a meff?
a meff is a bad scruff posted by ......
Where should you stroke your rabbit?
Pet your rabbit on the scruff, buck, and forehead. Never touch inside his/her ears or paws. This will annoy and irritate it. Happy Petting!
Can you grab a holland lop by it's fur?
NO! You should never hold a rabbit by it's fur! And you should never hold them by the ears either! You can hold them by the scruff of their neck because it won't hurt them, but you shouldn't hold them by their fur. A Holland Lop is just like any rabbit and shouldn't be held by the fur because it would really hurt them! Your Holland Lop (or any other rabbit for that matter) can be picked up by the scruff of the neck FOR CONTROL ONLY. As you pick them up by the scruff you should immediately support their weight from underneath with your other hand. Dangling a rabbit from the scruff will separate their hide from the sensitive membrane that attaches it to the muscle. A rabbit should be transferred to an under the arm carry position as soon as possible to protect them, you and keep them from getting frightened. (rabbits are afraid of heights.) Ideally you would be able to pick your rabbit up from underneath and transfer to the under arm carry position without pulling on the scruff at all.
Are cats relaxed when you pick them up by the neck?
Absolutely not. It is painful and dangerous to pick them up by the scruff of the neck. The scruff of the neck cannot support the weight of an older kitten or adult cat; it will be painful for the cat and can cause injury to the cat's neck and spine.
What nicknames does Johnny Scruff go by?
Johnny Scruff goes by Scruff.
How do you handle aggressive females?
I've got one and the vet told m to grab her by the scruff of her neck and the support her back and then lift.
Is it okay if you carry a rabbit a lot by the tummy?
Rabbits should be carried by the scruff of the neck and their majority of weight supported under their hind end with your hands. If you can pick up and carry the bunny without using the scruff of the neck so much the better but is much easier to pick them up by the scruff than to scare them and/or drop them because you haven't picked them up properly.
When was Scruff Connors born?
Scruff Connors was born in 1952.
How tall is Johnny Scruff?
Johnny Scruff is 6' 0".
How do you scruff a ferret?
You scruff a ferret by holding the layer of fat that is around the back of its neck just like you scruff a cat.
What is the plural of scruff?
The plural of scruff is scruffs. As in "he scruffs up his clothes".
