Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Quick Stop Or Stop Bleed
- Nail Clippers For Dogs
- Small Cat Brushes
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Step 1
Cut rabbit's nails every three or four months. Use pet nail clippers.
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Step 2
Clip only tip of nail, being careful not to cut into the quick.
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Step 3
Have a bottle of "stop bleed" on hand in case you cause the nail to bleed. This will help clot the cut.
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Step 4
Brush rabbit twice a week to remove dead hair. Use a small cat brush.
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Step 5
Wash rabbit only if you have to. Then wash only soiled area - not the whole rabbit. Don't get water in ears or up nose.
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Step 6
Keep the cage clean to eliminate having to wash your rabbit.
Comments
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 When buying your rabbit, it is best that you get a healthy looking one. If you go for a not-so-good looking one because you feel sorry for it, it may cost a lot of money and stress.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If you have a long-haired rabbit, make sure you brush it more frequently. Also, if your rabbit bleeds when you cut its toenails, cornstarch will work to clot the blood.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Brushing your rabbit to remove the dead hair is very important, because rabbits cannot cough up hair balls like cats do. Hair balls could cause a blockage that may lead to surgery or worse for your little friend. So please brush him very often.