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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Toenail at a strange angle

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    • Anna
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        Hi everyone

        I think I saw a post from someone else about this but couldn’t find it. 

        I just went to cut Gail’s nails and noticed that her ‘thumb’ nail at the front (the one that sits underneath) is sticking out at a perpendicular angle. I assume she’s caught it on something, and I think it’s causing some pain (she HATES having her nails cut so it’s hard to tell). Her nails seem to have grown really quickly this time so it had definitely got too long.

        Has anyone seen this before? 

        We’re due at the vets soon for vaccinations, so I can book in an appointment for both. But I wondered if it is worth giving her some painkiller in the meantime (I have some Loxicom at home from her bouts of stasis)? She seems fine and it isn’t stopping her digging away at everything in sight, and she’s eating and pooing fine.

        Any advice really welcome.


      • Rain
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          I wouldn’t give her any medications if her poop and eating habits are normal. If you’re going to a the vets in a day or two, it’s okay, because you can take her there and get it checked out soon. But the problem is, open wounds get infections really easily especially if they are bleeding. It also might dig into her skin and cause a new wound if she walks on it too much. Or I could be completely overthinking this. If you need someone to reassure you, I’m a bad choice. I’m always thinking ways something could go wrong for a rabbit if they aren’t taken to a vet. But really, if you’re going soon anyways, it’s alright. If she does seem hunched up or not moving much or grinding her teeth, or any pain symptoms, you should give her painkillers. If she’s active and digging and having fun then it seems like she’s okay. When is your appointment?


        • LBJ10
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            This type of injury is pretty common. If it doesn’t seem to be causing any issues with eating, etc. then I would just leave it alone until you go to the vet.


          • Bam
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              Bam has one nail that grows at an angle. He’s had it for as long as I’ve known him and it’s never been bothering him, so it was something that happened a long time ago. It’s pretty common with rabbits. I’d not give a painkiller if she’s eating, drinking, pooping and digging. It’s often difficult to tell if they’re experiencing pain or if they just hate it when you touch their nails and feet, but look for swelling, color changes to the skin and other signs of infection. I’d save the loxicom for a rainer day.


            • Anna
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                Thanks everyone. We’re seeing the vet tomorrow now for vax so can get her looked at then.

                I have bunny parent guilt at not noticing her nails had got so long!

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            Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Toenail at a strange angle