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No! Have you seen what they do to guinea pigs? They keep them in such small GLASS CAGES! that proves PETCO cannot do anything good for your guinea pig. Not to be harsh, but you need to buy nail clippers from petco and cut them yourself. And NEVER, EVER let PETCO cut your guinea pigs nails.
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When do you cut your guinea pigs claws?
You should cut your guinea pigs nails once every month.
How do you know when you should cut your guinea pig's nails?
I believe you are supposed to cut a guinea pigs nails once a year.
How often do guinea pigs need their nails cut?
On average about once A month.
Do guinea pigs still walk with there nails cut?
No. You will have to take your guinea-pig to the vet every once in a while to get their nails cut by an expert.
How can you cut your guinea pigs nails if when you try she squeals?
You hold it tight and clip them carefully. If you cut the nail too far in it will hurt her. Clip the end of the nail.
You cant cut your guinea pigs nails because she keeps moving you dont want to take her to the vet so what shall you do?
When you handle your guinea you should fiddle with her feet so she gets used to you touching her feet. After a few times you can cut her nails instead of fiddling.
Do guinea pigs have to get their nails cut?
yes you do have to trim your guinea pig's toenails. BE CAREFUL because there is this thing called a quick near the base of the toenail , so if your a little nervous about this ask your vet to do it for you or ask hi to show you how to do it.
Is it bad if a guinea pigs nails are so long that they curl under?
yes. you should cut them or bring them to a vet. if your pet's feet start bleeding after you cut them, you should bring it to the vet after.
Can ten year old kids cut or clip guinea pigs nails themselves?
Yes...if they r very careful. u should go over basic info with the child such as to b careful do not hurt the guinea pig or themselves, and such. if u r still a little anxious about it, u mine as well have a vet or groomer clip the guinea pigs nails. Hope this helps!
How do you cut up tomatoes when giving them to Gunnie pigs?
When giving tomatoes to guinea pigs the way you cut it does not matter.
Should your guneia pigs toenails bleed?
NOOO, if your guinea Pigs toenails are bleeding when you cut them DON'T cut it as short as you are at the moment. You should not clip the pinkish part of the nail. OR you can take a nail filer for human nails and just scratch off a bit of nail with it.
Do guinea pigs need a vet?
Yes if they get ill, or if they show any signs of acting differently you need to take them to a vets. You can take them to a vets to get their nails cut, unless you want to do this yourself.
