Investing A Good Nail Clipper

I did not try many nail clippers but in the market, I saw commonly 2 types for animals that look like an X scissor shaped with a semi-circle curve on each blade (see pictures). The cheap version (red and smaller ones which costs as cheap... as $2) does not cut cleanly and easily. When using on bigger nails at feet, you may need clip harder to chip off which can stress the bunny further as they can feel the pressure during clipping. Cotton is one such sensitive bunny and will jerk if he feels the pressure. Cotton's nails harder overgrown because of my diligence grooming so I can only clip 1mm or so each time and one can imagine how stressful both Cotton and me as well. Plus, it's not ergonomic for those with bigger hands.

Then another bunny parent shared with me her nail clipper which costs about $12-16 range. I tried and impressed with it. So I went to get my pair nearby my pet shop and it costs me $8 after discount. Extra feature includes a locking mechanism. The cutting is very easily, clip fast at one squeeze and cleanly. It's a breeze to trim nails for me and sensitive bunny. Plus it's quite ergonomic to use as well.
So my conclusion is: invest a little more to get a good nail clipper because in this case, you get what you pay for based on the price paid. One note to share, before you start going out to buy one now, prior to buying, ask the shop for assistance to allow you to test the clipper. Check for no rust at the blades on both sides and the spring mechanism when squeezing is smooth without much resistance.
 

Basic Grooming Tools for Cotton

Tools that I am using to groom Cotton.

Picture from left: Big teeth comb, flea comb, slicker brush, scissors and nail clipper. 

For combing out matted fur, I personally love the flea comb to remove them quite easily. There were moments when there was stubborn matted fur that simply cannot comb out so I had to cut them with the scissors. 

The big teeth metals in the big teeth comb can rotate themselves and so will easily comb out the curly/stray fur from becoming knotty during combing and therefore reduce the chance hurting the rabbit. I used to use the big teeth comb on Cotton but now his fur is all so combed out and straight, the flea comb becomes relevant presently. 

The slicker brush is useful because it traps and removes loose matted furs with ease. However because it has a larger rectangular surface, it can be tough to brush Cotton's pelvic, tighs and paws areas. So the flea comb comes in very useful and has become my must-have tool on his weekly grooming session.

I have not nail clipped Cotton personally and have engaged HRSS for a house visit for their grooming service on 03-May. Betty will be showing and teaching me how to do it. Looking forward to that day to come soon.