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Yes, it matters if your Russian Dwarf hamster has long nails since it gets dirty,can break and even hurt your hamster.If you want, you should go to the vet and get your hamster's nails trimmed. If you cant afford to pay for the vet, since vets cost a lot of money, get a nail clipper made for small animals and then cut your hamster's nails. But, you should ask a professional first.
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Why does the Dwarf mongoose have long nails?
to dig
I'd like some helpful tips please on how to clip a dwarf hamsters toe nails. He hates to be held, so that makes it harder. I also have a magnifying lamp to help me see. Any tips will be appreciated?
preparing your hamster Tame your hamster. If your hamster is not tame enough to be handled, you will need to tame him before you can even think about trimming his nails. Practice holding your hamster in the “nail-trimming” position. Once your hamster is tame, and doesn’t mind when you hold him in your hand, spend a few minutes each day holding him in the position you will hold him in when trimming his nails. Practice holding his paw between your fingers. Once your hamster is comfortable sitting in the nail-trimming position, spend time each day holding each of his paws between your fingers. Begin with a very gentle grasp, and when he becomes more comfortable (e.g. doesn’t try to jerk his paw out of your fingers) begin to grasp a bit more firmly. You want your grasp to be firm but gentle when you trim the nails. Trimming Your Hamster’s Nails Alone Consider having your hamster’s nails trimmed by a veterinarian. If you have never done it before, it is a good idea to have your vet do it the first time. This way, you can watch the procedure, and see how it is done, as well as how long the nails should be. Gather your supplies. You will need good lighting (a small desk lamp may work well), a pair of small pet nail clippers or human nail clippers (you can also use nail scissors as well), some styptic powder to use in case you cut one of the nails too short, and treats for your hamster. Hold your hamster firmly in one hand. Don’t squeeze him too tight, but firmly enough that he is secure in your hand Hold one of your hamster’s paws. With the thumb and forefinger of the hand you are using to hold the hamster, hold his paw firmly. This way, you will be able to trim the nails of that paw. Look for the quick. This is why it is important that you have a bright light (or that you sit in bright sunlight). Hamsters nails are usually translucent, and with brighter light you will be able to see the quick. You should absolutely not cut this! If you do, it will be painful for your hamster and the nail will bleed. Place the nail in the clipper. Make sure that you are trimming only the nail, and not the quick! Clip the nail. Your hamster may squirm at the point if he feels frightened. Offer him a treat, if necessary. Continue trimming your hamster’s other nails. If you were successful with the first nail, and your hamster is still calm and still in your hand, proceed to the next nail. You should only continue to trim the nails for as long as your hamster will sit still. Reward your hamster. Once you are finished with the nail trimming session, reward your hamster with a treat. Although nail trimming will not usually be a pleasant experience for either of you, if you consistently reward him with treats, he will learn to associate nail trimming with something good. Trimming Your Hamster’s Nails with Help Ask someone for help. If you feel that you need some help trimming your hamster’s nails, you can have someone hold him for you while you trim. However, you should ask someone who has spent time handling your hamster rather than someone who has not. If the person who will help you has never handled your hamster, let them spend some time holding and petting your hamster for a couple of weeks before trying to trim his nails. Show your friend how to hold the hamster. Teach them how they should hold the hamster, and let them spend time holding your hamster in this position before attempting to trim the nails. Have your friend hold the hamster. Once your hamster is comfortable, you can ask your friend to hold the hamster in the correct position. Make sure you are underneath a bright light so that you will be able to see the nails easily. Grasp your hamsters paw in your hand. If he squirms, give him time to relax before attempting to trim the nails. Once he is still, very carefully place the nail between the blades, and snip it off. Repeat this for each nail. Reward your hamster. Once you have trimmed all of the nails, have your friend either hold him more loosely so he can relax, or place him back in his cage. Give your hamster some treats to let him know he did a good job.
Why do you need to trim your hamsters nails?
If the nails get to overgrown, your hamster will not be happy. It is not very comfortable and can hurt your beloved pet. Trim short, but do not hit the pink area of at the root of the nail. That would be devistatingly painful for the hamster and make a bloody mess in the trimming area.
Does Emily osment bite her nails?
Probaly, I bite my nails too. As a matter in fact, everyone bites their nails, she might or might not.
How come when you grow your nails it doesn't hurt?
The reason why it doesn't hurt when you grow your nails is because nails are dead matter. There is no sensation in the tip of a nail.
Where can I buy something with a rough surface to trim my hamster's nails like a calcium tube etc?
At petstores like Petco or Petsmart.
Are round nails healthy?
it dose not matter what shape your nails are but ways to keep your nails healthy is make sure you clean dead skin around your cuticles and putting chapstick around you cuticles
Do hamsters control their claws?
Yes, Do not, under any circumstances, cut their nails, as they hold vital nerves which, if damaged, can be seriously life threatening. It varies from hamster to hamster, but every week or month, you may be able to find them sitting in their 'pee patch' biting their nails. It may not seem like they are doing a good job, but its better than cutting them for them.
How much is a hammer 4?
Doesn't matter. It's still too much if you don't have any nails.
Does nail polish affect the rate of growth in your nails?
No. Like hair, your nails have a set rate of growth no matter what you do or don't do. You may choose to keep them short, but they will still grow at the same rate.
How do you know if your hamster is over weight?
ID wow. :( you just do not know things do you. HA! ok you should ask how big your hamster should be on internet on a hamster website and if it is bigger or fatter than it said how fat it should be at a certain age then it is overweight
What length do hamsters nails have to be cut at?
Usually a hamster will not need its claws cutting. It is defiantly advisable to take the hamster to the vets if you think they need cutting. When they are cut they should be cut just above where the pink of the hamsters skin ends. This should defiantly not be done with out the correct equipment as it can be very painful for the hamster if he is cut down to his skin. The claw is too long if it curls round.
