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Yes, and its important. Use baby size clippers. Clipping their names will prevent the piggie from getting curled nails which can be snagged or become infected.
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What do you use to clip a guinea pigs nails?
a nail clipper
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.
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.
What do you do if your guinea pigs nail falls off?
do not worry. if your guinea pigs nail falls off, its no big deal. but, if its way too short, then call a vet
Can you put iodine on a guinea pigs nail injury?
It's best to ask a veterinarian about the use of iodine on a guinea pig. However, cornstarch or styptic powder can be applied to a guinea pig's injured nail.
Is it true that if you don't cut your guinea pigs nail they will bleed to death?
no that isn't true. however you shouldn't let them get too long. Bleeding from the nail will occur if when you cut the nail you cut it too short, in most guinea pigs the nail colour changes, it starts off a pinky red colour and then goes to a white/clear colour. Never cut past/onto the pinky red colour. Laura (owner of 3 guinea pigs).
How short do guinea pigs nails need to be?
You can do 1 of 2 things : You can take it to the vet and have them clip it. It might be better to have them show you the first time so you can do it yourself later. The other thing is that you can clip it yourself with nail clippers purchased in a grooming kit at the pet store.
How do you clip my guniea pigs nails?
umm.....well, what I did was I bought cat nail clippers and used them on my 3 guniea pigs and it really did the trick and it didnt hurt them. But, be careful that you dont clip them to short.
Do guinea pigs have to get their nails clipped?
Yes. If you do not clip the nails, they will grow too long and eventually break on something, and injure the guinea pig.
Can petco cut your guinea pigs nails?
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.
How can you help keep a dogs nails short?
c You could give it something to scratch on or believe it or not, even resort to a cat scratching post. It will stop them from ruining your furniture AND help their nails stay short +they'llhave something fun to do. You could also do nail filerthing'son them or just get thescissors out and give them a clip. But be careful if your dog is a fidget.
Are guinea pigs a pig or?
No!!!!!!!They are actually part of the rodent family.
