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 Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:33 am
I have a really hard time cutting my rabbit's nails. I need some tips if you have any. I've read online that you should hold your rabbit firmly against you while clipping his nails. The only problem is....Johnny (my rabbit) won't let me do that. He's never been keen on being held or held firmly against me even if he doesn't leave the floor. When he was just a baby bunny, I tried to let him get used to me holding his paws, but that hasn't worked either. He's never bitten me. He's a very sweet rabbit. Loves to play and be loved with lots of attention. When I try to cut his nails, I talk softly to him while petting him, but I get done with one paw and he's over it. He won't let me do anything else after just one paw. I did get to cut one nail on his back foot today. He's never let me cut his back feet before. I've thought about taking him to the vet to let them do it. But I'd really like to do it myself so I don't have to pay someone else to do it. His nails are getting too long. How do you cut your rabbit's nails??
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:12 pm
Here is a good description of how to trim your rabbits nails:
Gather your supplies - trimmers, towel, cotton swabs and something to treat the nails if accidentally cut too short.
Get your helper to hold the rabbit gently but firmly. Wrapping the bunny in a towel will help keep them calm and restrained.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quickly recheck all the nails to make sure they are not bleeding before leaving the rabbit alone.
Hope This Helps
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:53 pm
I know how to cut my rabbit's nails. I was asking more along the lines for suggestions on what is the best way to cut Johnny's nails with his personality and quirks specifically. Like is says to firmly hold your rabbit....well....Johnny refuses to let that happen....so I was looking at a more alternative way of doing it.
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Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2009 9:17 pm
=/ one of the bunnies that have hard nail clipping stuff
ever try when the rabbit is sleeping?
Maybe that would work...my neighbor had a dog that needed nail clipping ended up in the vet @.@ costs around $100 to to cut the nails so i suggest u to try it when he is "sleeping"
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 8:30 am
Hhm, well, the idea of wrapping a towl or blanket around the rabbit might help.
Oh wait my brother knows alot about rabbits and he has a way of "hypnotizing them" he says then holding the rabbit like a baby like cradling them, then putting your hand over their eyes for a while, it makes them calm and so they wont panic if you need to handle them. maybe try that 3nodding
Kami: Good idea, But I have 2 rabbits and whenever i open their cages they jump up, so it might be hard to cut their nails when they are asleep, but good idea.
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 3:12 pm
kami_panda =/ one of the bunnies that have hard nail clipping stuff ever try when the rabbit is sleeping? Maybe that would work...my neighbor had a dog that needed nail clipping ended up in the vet @.@ costs around $100 to to cut the nails so i suggest u to try it when he is "sleeping" My rabbit doesn't sleep for very long moments at a time. He sleeps for 10 minutes at a time while still alert. If he hears any sort of noise...he's awake within seconds. So that suggestion won't work. But thanks anyway.
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Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 4:56 pm
I have usually used the bunny burrito (wrapped in a towel) method myself.
But you can try distracting him as well, with a favored treat, especially if it takes a while to eat. I have distracted ferrets with raisins before. Maybe peanut butter or something similar?
On the same note, try counter conditioning him by holding his feet while giving him a treat will help to make him more comfortable with the whole process.
Good luck
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Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 8:36 pm
D': oh rabits xD
well uhhhh u should really have someone else hold the bunny xD
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Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:23 am
kami_panda D': oh rabits xD well uhhhh u should really have someone else hold the bunny xD
Yea its good to have 2 people. so one person cuts the nails and the other person holds the rabbit.
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