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Rabbits: Cutting it nails

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Question
What can I use to put my rabbit to sleep temporarily when you are cutting her nails because she is very scary and she will bite you when you try to cut them because they are very very long....please help.

Answer
To cut your rabbits nails you need to cuddle her for a good long while and then slowly turn her on her back on your knees, still whispering sweet nothings and rubbing her belly.  After a good long while she will relax completely and then someone else can cut her nails - but be careful not to hurt her, or she will forever be distrustfull.  Another way is to put her up on a shelf at shoulder level, give her a handfull of a goodie and while she is nibbling cut her nails foot by foot.  I use both methods.

Sheila