The popularity of pet rabbits continues to grow. In addition to maintaining tooth and nail lengths, and weekly brushing, rabbits need their scent glands cleaned regularly. We’re sharing video resources that can help veterinary teams and rabbit owners with nails and glands.
Source: How to clean a rabbit’s scent glands, House Rabbit Society. Link. Typically the scent glands under a rabbit’s chin won’t pose a problem, but occasionally rabbits need help keeping their anal scent glands clean. When a rabbit’s anal scent glands build up, they often have an unpleasant odor.
Source: How to trim a rabbit’s nails, House Rabbit Society. Link. Like their teeth, a rabbit’s nails never stop growing. Their nails can grow to be very long and sharp, which is uncomfortable for them, as it puts their foot at an angle while they hop.
A rabbit’s nails should be trimmed every 6-8 weeks.
INSIGHTS: Both of these videos are suitable for sharing on social media or linked in newsletters. Rabbits are popular 4-H projects, so share the videos with local 4-H groups, as well.