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Ive got a dwarf rabbit with long sharp nails

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Question
See, I've got a dwarf rabbit,and her nails are so long. I'm not quite sure if I should cut them because I don't know what tool to use. I can't pick her up because she scrached my hand when I tried.I really don't know! Hope you can help me thanx.

                                    Ashley

Answer
Rabbit nails in general need to be trimmed about every 2 months (or when you are getting scratched).

This article has really good instructions, along with what's needed, and different techniques to use.  It is at http://members.myactv.net/~rabbits/CAREINFOPDFS/NailTrimming.pdf

Hope her nails are white, those are much easier to see the quick in than black.

Kim