My rabbits nail was missed when they were being trimmed and it has gone really long, so I think it broke slightly. So when I tried to cut it to make it smaller it has come off and started bleeding, I don't know whether it has broke off at the top or whether the entire nail has come off. Whats the best thing for me to do, the rabbit won't stand on its foot properly.
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Rabbit nail, has come off
- Thread starter scoobylou
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They do bleed a lot, if it's still going you can put pressure on the toe (gently pinch) to try and slow it or dipping in cornflour can help.
They usually grow back fine.
It may just be stinging a little bit at the moment but if he continues to not use it then pop to the vet for a once over an some painkiller.
They usually grow back fine.
It may just be stinging a little bit at the moment but if he continues to not use it then pop to the vet for a once over an some painkiller.
Don't worry, even it the whole claw has come off it will still grow back. It's just like a person loosing a finger nail.
You can clean it with boiled water (left to cool) with a pinch of salt in, but it may already have scabbed over an sealed anyway.
You could call your vet for advice if you're not sure if it needs a trip in. They can't really do anything with it but may give a painkiller if he's uncomfortable.
You can clean it with boiled water (left to cool) with a pinch of salt in, but it may already have scabbed over an sealed anyway.
You could call your vet for advice if you're not sure if it needs a trip in. They can't really do anything with it but may give a painkiller if he's uncomfortable.
Andy Waller
Young Bun
Smudges nail came off a few months back after he and pancakes had a fight and know what you mean about the blood our kitchen was a blood bath! We applied pressure and the blood eased and took him to the vet the following day who cleaned it with antiseptic and gave him a jab which contained a pain killer. Smudges nail has never grown back but it doesn't hinder him!
sierra*323
Mama Doe
Finx's nail came off once. There wasn't much blood just a patch on her foot, but I shut her in for a while to make sure she didn't do any more damage and watched her give it a very thorough clean herself. She did a good job and it grew back very quickly no problem.
