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no, you can do it yourself with nail clippers, just make sure you dont cut the quick.

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Do you take your guinea pig to the vet if nails are too long?

yes who else


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.


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 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.


Why do guinea pig bite there claws off?

My guinea pig, Jojo does that. I think it is because their nails might be getting a little bit to long.


Is it bad if your guinea pigs nails are so long that they curl under?

yes! They will have somewhat a very hard time walking and cause a lot of pain, so if this is what your guinea pig has, take it to the vet so they can trim its nails!


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 do you cut guinea pig nails?

It is HIGHLY RECCOMENDED that you take your guinea pig(s) to the vet to get their nails cut so they are cut proparly. if you try to cut their nails you may cut them to short to where that will cause them GREAT pain, even to the point where they may bleed. TAKE THEM TO THE VET SO NO HARM IS DONE. sak :)


Sick guinea pig?

if your guinea pig is sick take him/her to the v et.


Is there a medication that could be used to put a guinea pig to sleep so you can cut the nails?

as long as there is one person there to comfort the guinea pig too eg: feeding it its favourite food there is often no need for drugs as the guinea pig will be relaxed


Can a child take care of a guinea pig?

yes a child can handle a guinea pig


Does Alsip cut guinea pig's nails and how much does it cost?

Yes they do, it cost's $4.00