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22 11:16:59

Question
i was triming my rabbits nails and he jumped and it ripped his whole toe nail out what actions do i need to take?

Answer
If it is still bleeding, you can apply some flour to it to help stop the bleeding. There is a product called Quik Stop that works better, but by the time you got it, the nail would likely stop bleeding, anyway. It is a good idea to have some around, though, for such cases.

Otherwise, just make sure his cage is clean to prevent infection, and let it heal. It may not grow back, or it may grow in a different colour, but if he is not a show rabbit, that will make no difference. It will not affect his life at all.