Where should you clip your rabbits nails?

Answer 1

Hello Get some good quality animal nail clippers. Get your rabbit and lay it on its back in your arms. Have a second person to clip the nails, or you can do it if the other person holds the rabbit. You need to clip them avoiding the quick of the nail. Depending on the colour of the rabbits nails this will be quite easy to see. Be careful not to cut the quick as this could cause pain and some bleeding.

If you're afraid of hurting him (i would be), take him to the vet and they can do it for you.

Answer 2

Yes, but most bunnies resist this procedure so be careful and get help to hold the bunny. Make sure you do not clip too far and clip the blood vessel that runs down the nail. Use a dog nail clipper if you have one.

Answer 3

First of all, you will need a blanket/towel and wrap your rabbit up tightly.

Second, Try and get one of your rabbit's paws sticking out of the blanket/towel.

Third, You don't need HUGE nail clippers, just some old pair of small ones.

Fourth, Grab it's little paw and kind of squeze- LIGHTLY,just enough so they stick out a little.

Fifth, If your fingers arn't that strong- like mine, you may find it eaiser if you cut sideways.

Sixth, Have fun!

Answer 4

if the rabbit's nails are curling then they should be cut, but it has to be done bit by bit, because the kwick grows with the nails and if the rabbits nails bleed when they are cut put the foot in flower to stop the blood flow

Answer 5

1. Gather your supplies - trimmers, towel, cotton swabs and something to treat the nails if accidentally cut too short.
2. Get your helper to hold the rabbit gently but firmly. Wrapping the bunny in a towel will help keep them calm and restrained.
3. Trim only the tip of the nail. It is far better to trim just a bit frequently than try to trim off a lot once the nails get too long. See the link to nail trim information below for help on where to cut.
4. Place the clippers on the nail where the cut is to be made. If you can, apply gentle pressure and if the rabbit flinches move a bit toward the tip of the nail. Make the cut in a firm, swift motion to avoid crushing the nail.
5. If a nail is accidentally cut too short, wipe away blood with a cotton swab and quickly place a pinch of a product such as Kwik Stop (or cornstarch or flour) on the end of the nail and pack it gently.
6. Repeat for all the nails. Take a break between feet if your rabbit is struggling or the procedure is taking a while. This is especially important if you are using a towel for restraint to prevent overheating.
7. Quickly recheck all the nails to make sure they are not bleeding before leaving the rabbit alone.

Tips:

1. Always restrain the rabbit correctly, supporting and restraining the hind end well. If the rabbit kicks strongly it can cause itself serious injury.
2. Cutting a nail too short is scary but it is common so do not feel bad if it happens and don't panic. Make sure the bleeding stops before leaving the rabbit unattended, though.
3. If you are worried, consult a vet or groomer for a demonstration of how to do nail trims. Practice will make it much easier.

What You Need:

• Clippers
• Towel
• Cotton Swabs
• Kwik Stop or cornstarch

Answer 6

They need to be clipped as to not hurt the rabbit when its playing. You may do it twice or thrice a month. As long as the nails are kept short.It is simple enough to do. You simply have to clip the whitish part in the whole nail. Do NOT clip the pinkish part as it is where the veins start.

Answer 7

You should cut them when they are visible through the paw fur. When they grow a centimeter out of the fur, that's when you should cut them. Make sure you DO NOT clip the pink part of the nail-- that part has blood! See the related question below for details about how to clip your rabbit's nails.

Answer 8

Generally on the end of the toes of the rabbit's foot.