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close to the quick (the vein) but not too close. Cutting the quick happens occasionaly and is ok just painful and it will bleed. You can tell where the quick is easily with white nails (its red) but black nails are a bit harder. If you do cut the quick its fine, it happens!
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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.
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 do wear down guinea pigs claws?
You can't really wear down there claws. Like all mammals, our nails will keep growing. If they get to long, simply cut them with nail clippers.
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.
Why not to cut nails on Saturdays?
There is no reason to not cut your nails on Saturday.
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.
Do guinea pigs need to have their nails cut?
Yes they do. If not the nails will grow long and painfully twisted. In most cases it will also impair the way a piggie walks. Please cut your piggies' nails. also if you don't cut the nails the would curl and if he/she walked the nail would snatch off and fall with drips of blood and squeels. help your guinea pig by cutting its toenail you can just use a human nail cutter too.
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.
Can you cut chicken nails?
Yes, a chickens nails can be filed or cut.
