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Bunny claws...?

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Mama Doe
When my bunnies go out in their runs, I keep them always on the grass. So their claws often need trimming, as they're not being worn down on concrete (and any digging they do tends to get me glared at, but they still occasionally try and dig their own warren :lol: ). Apart from one very stubborn boy bunny, who dislikes his back feeties being touches AT ALL, and will tuck them under himself with a strength I swear he should not have, they're all fine with clipping.

I've noticed, with one of my bunnies, that the claw that is situated at the back of her forelegs, the one that - for lack of knowing the proper name of it - is sort of on the inside of their 'wrist' - it grows at more of a curve. Dunno why, but with her, I really think if I did not keep an eye on this, it would potentially grow into her leg. Obviously it never will, but I've not noticed this with the other rabbits, and was wondering if it is something that occurs only in certain bunnies?
 
That's a dewclaw and every bunny has one on each front paw, although somebuns seem to grow them straight as opposed to curved, but even the ones where they grow seemingly straight still curve a little.

These are the ones that need the most watching because they can grow round and into the paw if not clipped enough. These ones don't wear down at all so need more attention than all the other nails where they do wear down, even if just to a minimal extent.
 
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