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Hair cut / nail cut

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DavidCummings

Young Bun
Hi all just two quick questions

When is a suitable time to get teeth/ nails trimmed?

When if at all is a good time for a hair cut, Poppy is looking a bit long haired on the top of his head and has some little tufts around his tail, they aren't dirty or anything but I was wondering if he needs a little trim?
 
They don't need dentals unless the teeth are overgrowing to the point of causing pain or difficulty eating - is this the case? If not, no need to put them through GA. If it is, phone your vet and get them booked in ASAP.

Nails should be done as and when needed - are they getting too long for them to walk comfortably? Too long and it forces them to put more pressure than is comfortable on the back feet, which can then cause sore hocks. They should be around the same length as the fur on the toes. Typically I only do a nail trim every three months or so, they just don't grow that fast.

As for a haircut, unless they're dirty it's not necessary, but it certainly wouldn't do any harm to take off some extra long bits if that's what you want to do.
 
Don't assume all rabbits need their nails trimming. I have had rabbits for many years and have never needed to trim any rabbits nails :)
 
bethepoet said:
They don't need dentals unless the teeth are overgrowing to the point of causing pain or difficulty eating - is this the case? If not, no need to put them through GA. If it is, phone your vet and get them booked in ASAP.

Nails should be done as and when needed - are they getting too long for them to walk comfortably? Too long and it forces them to put more pressure than is comfortable on the back feet, which can then cause sore hocks. They should be around the same length as the fur on the toes. Typically I only do a nail trim every three months or so, they just don't grow that fast.

As for a haircut, unless they're dirty it's not necessary, but it certainly wouldn't do any harm to take off some extra long bits if that's what you want to do.
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