Friday, July 19, 2013

Helpful Hints!


Taking care of your furry friend's nails is very important. You can buy special clippers at most pet stores, although just regular fingernail clippers work fine. The first few times you try this, it might be easier for someone to hold the rabbit while you clip.
1. Hold the rabbit firmly on top of your lap, belly up. This is an uncomfortable position for rabbits so he might squirm a bit. I find it best to wear a jacket when doing this.
2. Grab a paw  in one hand, and your clippers in the other. When you clip a nail, only clip to the pink/red part. DO NOT CLIP THE PINK/RED PART! it will begin to bleed. Do this on all four paws.

Keeping your bunny's claws maintained can help make play time much less painful for you. Even socialized bunnies scratch sometimes. Most of the time, they scratch because they feel insecure. Make sure you hold your bunny tight, and close to yourself when you play and cuddle.

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