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Struggling to trim my rabbit's nails? How can I safely do it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Rabbit | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 3 lbs

My rabbit won't let me cut her nails, what do I do?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 30th, 2017

You can try making a "bunny burrito" by wrapping her in a towel (with her head out so she can breath) and pulling out one foot at a time. If she still won't cooperate then I would call your local vet. Many vet offices will do nail trims on rabbits.

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