You can experiment with wrapping your bunn securely in a towel to hold him. Alternately, some people hold their bunn on his back on their lap, because some rabbits struggle less in this position, and his claws are then easy to get to. Our bunny, on the other hand, struggles more in this position, really hates to be on his back. So we sit him upright on his four feet, either on one person’s knees, or alternately on on the couch, in the corner of the couch so he can’t back away, and I keep my arm wrapped firmly around his back while I hold the relevant foot and trim his nails.
Important info - rabbits have a blood vessel running down the centre
of their nail - if your rabbit has white or pale coloured nails, you’ll
be able to see the pink blood vessel inside. You must be very, very
careful not to cut too closely to this vein, or it will bleed badly.
And - just in case you ever nick it and it bleeds - you can stop the
bleeding with styptic powder, or plain powder such as talcum powder
or plain flour.
If your bunn’s a very dark colour, it will be much more difficult to
see the blood vessels running through the middle of her nails ... so
hold a flashlight on the other side of her foot, so that the beam
shines through the nail, and that will allow you to you see the blood
vessel a little more easily - if in doubt, err on the side of caution
and leave your rabbit’s nails a little longer. The best length for
bunnies’ claws is approximately the same length as the surrounding
hairs.
Nail cutting is a big challenge for the beginner, but the more you
do it, the more both you and your bunn will get used to it - this is why
it’s better to clip a little often. Just be calm and take it slowly -
and good luck to you and your bunn!
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