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Nails - How long??

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Shellar

Warren Scout
Hi Guys

How do you know when your rabbits nails are too long and need clipping??

My 2 have been on the grass for the past 2 months and don't go on any hard surfaces to wear them down.

I couldn't clip them myself, what it I did it wrong, to short......

Any advice would be great.

Thanks :D
 
HI

im not sure how long they should be, but im a wimp i get the vet to do it because i know if you cut them to short they can bleed, and she is a wriggler! :lol:
Im sure some one else can help you with the length
xxx
 
I cut simba's white nails to just above the quick (blood vessel) which u can see very clearly. Nala's are dark so much harder to see but i just clip a little bit off to keep them short. You could maybe see if any local rescues or members on here could show u how to do it.. its really not hard once you know how :wink:
 
Thanks everyone.

I might have to contact Jill. Will be seeing her in a couple of weeks when my mum gets a girlfriend for Bertie!!!

I don't really feel confident enough to do it myself. All your advice has been great.
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