Problem: Article: Moisturizing before and after you shave will help prevent nicks and cuts from occurring in the first place. Taking a warm shower before you shave or washing the area you are shaving with hot water for a few minutes prior to shaving will help keep the razor from dragging on your skin. This reduces the risk of nicks and cuts. This technique is called wet shaving. When you wet shave, use a gentle soap that won't strip away your skin's oils or dry out the skin, which makes shaving even more difficult. Replacing your razor blade regularly will prevent the nicks and cuts that come from shaving with a dull razor. Changing your blade often will also prevent razor bumps and redness, and reduce the growth of bacteria that might lead to infections. Change your blades as soon they seem dull. When the razor drags on your skin or when it feels uncomfortable to shave, this is a good indicator you need to change the blade. Changing your razor after 5 to 10 shaves is one recommended timeline, but it depends on how often you use your razor. Gillette recently revealed that their razor cartridges are designed to last for five weeks. Although it might be tempting to try and save money and time, shaving dry or without gel or cream increases the likelihood of nicks and cuts. Use shaving gel or shaving cream so the razor will glide smoothly over your skin. Hair conditioner also works well as a shave gel or cream, and can be less expensive depending on the brand. Disposable razors with a single blade, while often more affordable, tend to drag on the skin, leading to nasty nicks and cuts. For a smoother shave, opt for a razor with more blades. Most of us don't bother to clean or dry our razor blade after using, but research suggests this increases longevity, and prevents the blade from getting dull, which usually results in bad cuts and nicks. Try these tricks to keep your razor clean and dry: Rinse your razor after use in clean, hot water. On a dry towel or a pair of jeans, wipe the razor in the opposite direction from shaving. This helps get rid of any hair or shaving cream residue that might dull the blades or result in a less than perfect shave. Lubricate the blades after use with olive oil or an oil that won't irritate your skin. You can use a cotton swab to apply a thin layer of oil to the blade. Let the razor air dry, and store it away from water. Handling your razor properly and avoiding a few common mistakes will help prolong the life of your blades. You should avoid: Pressing too hard on the razor, which wears the blade down but also increases the risk of nicks and cuts. Tapping the razor head against the sink or shower can damage the blade edges, shorten the blade's life, and result in nicks and cuts. If your current shaving method continues to cause irritating nicks and cuts, research and experiment with other razor options or other hair-removal methods. To get a smoother shave without the nicks and cuts, many people are turning to more traditional shaving methods with double-edged (DE) razors or straight razors.
Summary: Moisturize the area before and after shaving. Have a warm shower before you shave. Replace your razor blade regularly. Avoid shaving dry. Ditch the single-blade disposable razor. Keep the razor clean and dry. Handle the razor properly. Consider using a different type of razor.

Problem: Article: Pick your rabbit up carefully, and hold it tightly so that it cannot thrash around. Restrain the rabbit by wrapping it snugly in a towel, like a burrito. Leave only the head exposed. A struggling rabbit is difficult to handle, it could even break its back. Rabbits are very social creatures. You should have few issues with handling your bunny as long as you spend quality time bonding with it. This will help prevent the irritation and potential infection of your rabbit's eyes. Use moist cotton balls to gently clean the area around the eye. If your rabbit has a heavy amount of fur around its eyes, try using a mascara brush or a small flea comb to comb back the fur from the eye. Never directly touch the rabbit's eye. This can cause more harm than good. If there is something in the rabbit's eye, take it to a veterinarian or look for a rabbit-approved eye wash solution. You may be able to wash the surface of the eye with focused water drops from an eye-dropper. Rabbits need their claws trimmed every 4-6 weeks. The claws are like fingernails, and never stop growing. Most indoor rabbits won't wear their claws down enough, so they need to be clipped before they grow out of hand. Hold your bunny on its back like you would cradle a baby, then gently clip its nails. Be cautious not to cut too far, as this will cause immense pain and bleeding in the rabbit. You can buy a special rabbit nail clipper to make this process easier, or you can (very carefully) wield a standard human nail clipper. Try to make it a good experience with treats so your rabbit will be more comfortable with you handling its feet. Make sure to only trim the white part of the nails. Leave the pink roots (the blood vessels) alone! It helps to shine a light from underneath the claw so you can ensure that you don't clip the blood vessel. If you clip the blood vessel apply styptic powder or flour to help clot the bleeding. Apply pressure for about a minute. If your long-haired rabbit that keeps developing hairballs and matted fur, try cutting the fur down to an inch or so. You can use scissors or a pair of standard trimming shears. This way, the rabbit won't get cold, but it will be much less likely to develop loose hair. Do not trim the fur all the way to the skin. Fur offers natural protection against heat, cold, and anything that may injure the rabbit. If your rabbit seems to be scratching itself more than normal, try splaying its fur to check for fleas. If you do notice any fleas, run through the rabbit's fur with a flea comb to remove them. You may need to take more drastic measures like a spray or a flea collar.
Summary:
Be gentle with your rabbit. Keep the rabbit's eyes free of fur and hay. Clip your rabbit's nails. Trim your rabbit's fur. Check for fleas.