Puppy_Champloo
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puppy's claws are too long...can i clip her nails?
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claws!!!!!
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Yep, you can cut her nails, you should use a special nail clipper for rabbits which you can get from pet shops. You have to watch out for the quick, the blood supply to the nail, and cut below it .......... in light coloured nails it's easy to see as a pink line going down the first part of the nail but it's more difficult in buns with dark nails.
If you are in any doubt you should ask your vet (or maybe a nurse clinic will show you for free) because if you cut the quick they will bleed a lot and be in a lot of pain.
If you are in any doubt you should ask your vet (or maybe a nurse clinic will show you for free) because if you cut the quick they will bleed a lot and be in a lot of pain.
hi there as conny said the darker nails are harder to do because of the quick, a good idea is get someone to help you and they can hold a torch under the nail where you can see the quick better, but if you are unsure and trip to the vets would be a good idea, also you can arm yourself with a produce bought from pet shops called quick blood stopper its a powder so if you do cut the quick it will stop the bleeding but not ease the pain so be careful.
also it is best to cut a little bit of the nail often than leave long periods inbetween where you have to cut more off!
Eve x
also it is best to cut a little bit of the nail often than leave long periods inbetween where you have to cut more off!
Eve x
