How much does it cost to declaw a rabbit?

I have 4 and a half month old male rabbit. He is a holland lop. he is always scratching me and i can't dull his nails. he is just skiddish ...and i want to know if i can afford to declaw him....and some good websites to check out.....How much does it cost to declaw a rabbit?
Declawing rabbits is unnecessary and cruel.





Here are some facts that you should consider before making a decision. Please note that in this article, the comparisons to declawing a cat do not imply that we support cat declawing. Rather, that it is even more severe for a rabbit to undergo this amputation.





1. Rabbits do not have retractable claws like a cat which means they use them ALL the time for traction. ( A cat does not need its claws in normal movement around the house. It ';extends'; the claws when it needs to ';hook'; into somthing like a prey item or a toy) Rabbits that are declawed have more problems with traction, particularly on smooth surfaces. This can lead to splay leg conditions, particularly if the rabbit is sedentary or overweight.


2. This is a PAINFUL operation and they have to walk on the surgery sites for several days while healing takes place. A cat that is declawed is also in pain (which is why I don't even like this in cats...but that is another issue), but rabbits walk more ON the surgical site, rather then on an elevated pad. I don't know if you realize that when a declaw is done that the bone that the claw is attached to is either severed or removed and there is a large hole that has to be either sewed or glued shut.


3. When a rabbit is declawed it cannot ';scratch an itch'; with its back leg and that could be quite frustrating.





It is interesting that in Europe most vets would not even CONSIDER such an operation in a rabbit. It is deemed cruelty to animals.





Use Soft Paws on the rabbits claws. These are soft plastic caps that are placed over the nails and held in place with surgical glue. They do not hurt the rabbit (the glue is only on the nails)...they fall off and are replaced by the owner in one to three months. The plastic is soft and gives good traction and is harmless if pulled off and swallowed. check with local vets and pet stores for this material. It is sold for cats to prevent declaws. The claws cannot scratch with this.How much does it cost to declaw a rabbit?
As a Vet Tech, I do not recommend declawing a rabbit.


The reason your rabbit could be scratching you, is because you are handling your rabbit the wrong way , which can make him skiddish. Rabbits do not always like to be held and cuddled and if not held the right way, their prey animal instinct kicks in and they become frightened.





Try sitting in the floor first, remove your rabbit from his cage and place him gently in your arms while supporting his back and hind legs, gently pet him and return him to his cage. Repeat this daily until he becomes a little more comfortable with you. Also, be sure to speak to your rabbit softly and handle him in a room where it is quiet. Always be sure to approach your rabbit from the side instead of on top or in front of his head.





I get scratched alot, but I would never declaw my rabbits. They need their their nails to aid in scratching, digging, etc.
Hi There! You can always go to the veternarian's office to have them cut your bunny's nails. I have raised rabbits for YEARS, and you don't want to declaw one. It IS extreemly painful, and depending on how you have their cage set up, you can risk some SERIOUS infection from their paws coming in contact with their own poop. I would not do this. I know that it may seem impossible right now to be able to cut his/her nails, but like a dog, their hiper activeness does dwindle with age. You have a baby rabbit, they are just like that. The vet may even be able to give you some tips on how to cut their nails as well. As for me? Well, I use to grab the scruff of their nect and their ears with one hand (grasping the ears is really important with the scruff), and flip them onto their backs and hold them there, and have someone else cut their nails. It sounds complicating, and it may be hard to do at first, but they get use to it after a while. The more you hold them like this (keeping your face away from their hind legs at all times, of course) the easier it will be for the rabbit. Then, cutting their nails will be a breeze. I use to raise rabbits for 4-H, and I totally understand the feeling. Plus, the more that you handle your rabbit, the less skiddish he will be. It is a trust building exercise every time that you hold him. Give him some time, and handle him and pet him alot and he will eventually calm down.... I promise. Please, just don't declaw him right now, wear some long sleeves until he chills out. It all takes some time.
Thats weird cause i have a 3 month old holland lop and he never scratches me and is super calm... You should take him to an animal groomer and have them clip his nails. They will be able to do it easily. Every time his nails start scratching you just take him to get his nails clipped
I have never heard of a bunny needing to be declawed, and it is EXCEEDINGLY painful for any animal to be declawed. I would wear a long sleeve shirt or a sweatshirt when handling him. And it probably cost for a conventional declaw between $50 to $150.Good Luck!!!!!:)
To declaw a animal they cut the first joint of their toe off. I am saying this to be mean it's true! Pulse I have never heard of a bunny being declawed.Please try filing or trimming the nails first.
What the heck! You don't DECLAW a rabbit! Just clip his nails and hold him properly so he doesn't scratch!
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