Can you trim a rabbits nails with regular nail clippers?

Yes, they can be used safely, although it's a little awkward. Be sure not to cut into the quick of the nail (darkish coloration at the base) or it'll cause bleeding.





Here's a guide: http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/rabbits/h鈥?/a>Can you trim a rabbits nails with regular nail clippers?
NO no and nO, use the bunny nail clippers

Report Abuse

Can you trim a rabbits nails with regular nail clippers?
Re donellew: Many rabbit experts have told me that regular clippers are fine, and indeed, I've never had any problems with them at all (and it doesn't make any difference to the rabbits). (continued...)

Report Abuse

True, bunny clippers are easier and more efficient--and a little less likely to cut the 'quick'--but in a pinch, regular ones are fine =).

Report Abuse

You can %26amp; I have, but I eventually picked up a pair of nailclippers designed to be used on cats. The handles are like scissors, but the ';blades'; have a round notch cut out which fits around the nail. I definetly prefer 'em to regular nail clippers %26amp; they just cost a few dollars.
Yes you can definitely use a regular pair of nail clippers. We find that toe nail clippers which are a little larger tend to work a little better. They seem to cut a little more clean than the regular clippers.
yeah...but always make sure that when trimming the nails of any animal, make sure that you do not trim to close to the foot, as claws of most animals have a vein (called the quick, and is quite visible when looking at the claw, it looks like a darkish area inside the nail.) inside it for about a quarter of the length of the nails itslef....and cutting this may result in dangerous levels of blood loss...the best thing to do is to have some flour or other agent that will cake to the wound, this will actually stop the bleeding quite quickly.


any clippers can be used to trim the claws back, just be careful how much you cut off and you n your bunny should be fine..its usually good to have one person hold the animal while the other person clips. this way no one will get injured including th bunny