Rabbit nail clipping, in need of help please

[BunnyLass568]

I don’t know where else to put this topic so I’m sorry that it’s probably in the wrong place. Can someone help me find a rescue or some place where I can get my bunnies nails clipped? The vet I take them to says they’d need an examination every time they get their nails clipped which is about $60-$70 altogether (nail clipping is like $15-$20 and the rest is an examination), I can’t afford that. I heard that rescues can do nail clips only for roughly $15 and that’s something I might be able to do once a month. Not ideal but better than not at all or asking my older sister for help since she rarely comes up. Anyway, can anyone help me out?

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pets-Passed away: Hailey (9 years old, half rat terrier and miniature pincher, Feb-5-2019),Monster (13 years old, mixed breed, Lhasa Apso and some form of terrier, Sep-14-2020), Demon (14 year old Lhasa Apso, Aug-3-2022) Blossom (6 year old bunny breed(s) unknown, April-7-2024) Thumper (6 year old bunny breed(s) unknown, April-12-2024)💔💔💔💔

[DanaNM]

Your best bet is to google your location + “rabbit rescue” and see what comes up.

The house rabbit society has a list of local chapters but that may not be all-inclusive:

HRS Chapters

. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.  

[BunnyLass568]

Thank you for your reply! I tried that and the closest rescue is about 2.5 hours away.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Pets-Passed away: Hailey (9 years old, half rat terrier and miniature pincher, Feb-5-2019),Monster (13 years old, mixed breed, Lhasa Apso and some form of terrier, Sep-14-2020), Demon (14 year old Lhasa Apso, Aug-3-2022) Blossom (6 year old bunny breed(s) unknown, April-7-2024) Thumper (6 year old bunny breed(s) unknown, April-12-2024)💔💔💔💔

[DanaNM]

It might be worth trying some different ways of doing it by yourself in this case. It’s really frustrating that your vet will require an exam every time. I know some members with really squirmy buns will just clip one at a time (while bun is just resting on the ground) and keep a schedule of which nail is next. I’ve even seen people clicker train their bun to allow nail trims without use of restraint.

I don’t normally recommend trancing, but in cases like this it may also be warranted (if the alternative is a long trip or a visit to the vet).

For 2 of my buns I can clip their nails alone using this method:

For one of them, I usually need a helper but if that’s not possible I have tranced him before to clip. There are also various ways of wrapping bun in a towel and exposing just one foot at a time.

. . . The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.  

[LBJ10]

That is strange that they would require an exam each time. My vet’s office will have a vet tech do it.

[pinkiemarie]

I also find that strange. I had to do nail trims at the vet for years and indeed she weighed and examined teeth and ears every single time but only charged me $20 per bun.

 

Is there someone besides your sister who you might be able to lean on for help?

[mia]

Have you asked regular pet grooming places? Some places can do / have experience with bunny nails even though they don’t advertise. Just make sure to check their prior experience first.

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