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Do all guinea pigs need their nails clipped?
YES! If you don't know how to do it, go to a local vet and they will do it for you!
Can a guinea pig nail rot?
Yes so make sure your guinea pigs get their nails clipped regularly, and when the guinea pig's nails start to curve put the run on concrete so they can scratch away and ware their nails down. Bent nails can be painful so keep an eye out as it makes it easier for guinea pigs to dig out of the run.
How long are guinea pigs nails?
about a cen.long
When do you cut your guinea pigs claws?
You should cut your guinea pigs nails once every month.
What do you use to clip a guinea pigs nails?
a nail clipper
Why does your guinea pit bite his hands?
A guinea pig does not bite it owns hands. Like other animals it cleans itself. You can see this in healthy guinea pigs. Young guinea pigs, who has been taken from their mother too soon, does not always learn how to clean themselves. Overweight guinea pigs can have a problem doing it, as well as those with very long nails. Some guinea pigs also keep their nails short white cleansing, by biting their nails.
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 often do guinea pigs need their nails cut?
On average about once A month.
What does an overgrown guinea pig nail look like?
An overgrown guinea pig nail is long and normally curled. If the nail isn't clipped, then the curled nail can begin to grow underneath the guinea pig's paw and cause pain. A guinea pig's claws should be clipped once a month.
How do you know when you should cut your guinea pig's nails?
You should cut your guinea pig's nails when you notice them getting too long or curling. Overgrown nails can cause discomfort and potential injury to your guinea pig. Regular nail checks and trims are recommended to keep their nails at a healthy length.
Can guinea pigs lose toes?
Not normally unless they have a disease on there feet in which a vet/doctor has to remove it. Guinea pigs can 'chip' there toe nails as a human does but it eventually grows back. hope this helped!
Are guinea pigs afraid of heights?
Guinea Pigs are not good climbers! So if they climbed they would barely get anywhere! Be carful tho because my guinea pig clims up to my shoulders and his nails are reeli sharp!
