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Cutting Nails
Okay firstly you are probably right about the nails needing to be cut! A
lot of people cut their rabbits nails every 6-8 weeks. However if they
spend most of their time on hard surfaces then nails rarely need to be cut.
This website gives a step-by-step guide with pictures on how to cut
nails. http://www.livejournal.com/users/bellebun/2049.html It is 1/2
way down the page and entitled ‘cutting the nails’ it goes through all
aspects of cutting nails.
Some times rabbits panic but remember cutting nails doesn’t really hurt
them. If they feel stressed then sometimes rabbits respond to being fed
veggies like broccoli or a carrot. Remember veggies can’t be fed to your
rabbit less than 6 months of age. Also each veggie must be gradually
introduced one a time 1-2 weeks in between each vegetable.
If you accidentally cut the quick, you need cornstarch or flour to stop the
bleeding or at least a clean towel to dab on if you don’t have cornstarch
handy. Tea tree oil is a good antiseptic so that it doesn’t become
infected. Also clean out the cage to stop infection. If you ever think it is
infected then visit your vet.
I would also recommend that you ask a vet or a breeder to show you
them first hand if you are unsure for the first time.
*This article was written by Dream Lopz from our pet forum. It is not to be copied or reproduced without her written perimission.
