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locket
27-02-2008, 10:19
Can anyone tell me where took take my bunny to have his claws clipped or do I just take him to the vets?

Moonbird
27-02-2008, 10:28
The vets will do it yes, and its not mega expensive :)

katkin
27-02-2008, 14:17
Vets will do it if you're not confident doing it yourself or if bunny gets stressed. If you've got a good pair of clippers it's easy to do - you can see where the 'quick' starts in each nail and as long as you nip at the ends and well away from the quick, you can't make the nail bleed, but I can understand if you'd rather have a vet do it.

History man
27-02-2008, 14:21
We did our rabbits ourself. Had never done it before but it went really well. we had some flour on hand as a clotting agent if required but thankfully we didn't need it. It took some time because we let him have a little run about between each paw so he didn't have to sit still for too long. We bought the clippers from Pets at home and they were really good. Theres loads of websites that explain how to do it too.

teeny
27-02-2008, 16:36
If you want to pop round to us sometime i will show you how?! pm me if you are interested

TheGaffer
27-02-2008, 17:01
I do all mine myself, but most vets will do it for a small charge

sooz22
28-02-2008, 01:40
Dont use the spring loaded clippers, they tend to crush the claw rather than clip it. Having some styptic powder or cornflower to hand will help clot any bleeding should you hit the quick.

Claws should be level with the fur trim on the paw, a few millimeters longer than the quick. The quick is easy to see in light coloured rabbits but a torch shone through the claw can help show it up in darker bunnies.

Don forget the dew claw on the front paws.

locket
21-03-2008, 22:06
thank you so much teeny. moonshine is hopping round very happy

teeny
21-03-2008, 22:16
Its no problem and i am always pleased to helpout,
I was trained by my father many years ago and have been praised by my vet for doing a good job.
so if any one else has a problem cutting claws i am always able to help