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Trimming a rabbit's nails

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This column presents a step-by-step procedure for trimming a rabbit's nails. The technique requires only one person, who uses the rabbit's feedback to determine where to cut the nail, minimizing stress in the animal.

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Cotter, M. Trimming a rabbit's nails. Lab Anim 37, 112–113 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0308-112

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