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Blossom_Flora

Young Bun
Should i cut my bunnies claws, how long is too long? I heard that their teeth can grow too long too but how do i know if they're too long and if they need a trip to the vet for them trimming?
 
The only way to check there teeth is usually to have your vet do it for you. If you keep bunny on a good diet of pellets, hay and fresh veg you shouldn't get any teeth problems unless they are genetic. XX
 
The only time a rabbit needs its teeth trimmed is when it has a malloclusion which can be genetic, due to a head injury, or a bacterial infection in the gums. a rabbits teeth don't line up so as they grow they don't grind eachother down. Your vet needs to check for that as well as the back teeth.

I would go to the vet and watch them trim the nails. If your bunny has dark nails than have the vet do it every time. If your rabbit has light nails than you should be able to trim them without hitting the quick since you will be able to see them.

Hope I helped!
 
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