- Feb 6, 2008
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When the vet isn't an option what I have found safest (for all involved) is either a pair of very good hand pruning shears (I like having more leverage than the kitchen scissors I have) or for adults a sharp pair of pruning loppers. That way I am not swinging sharp blades while I am distressed and not necessarily safe or accurate. Just make sure to use good quality tools that are sharp and sturdy. The first time I made the horrible mistake of trying a set of cheap shears instead of my best ones. Never doing that again! I actually have a set of loppers that I just use for that so I can be sure they are sharp and quick.