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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.
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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 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 :)
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.
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 often should you clip a guinea pig's teeth?
Clipping should only be done by a vet. 2 times in a year is plenty if it must be done. Putting wood toys in the cage will stop this from having to be done. The animal will grind down its own teeth on the wooden toys.
How often do guinea pigs need their nails cut?
On average about once A month.
When do you cut your guinea pigs claws?
You should cut your guinea pigs nails once every month.
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 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.
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.
Do guinea pigs need a vet?
Yes if they get ill, or if they show any signs of acting differently you need to take them to a vets. You can take them to a vets to get their nails cut, unless you want to do this yourself.
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.
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 a guinea pigs hair?
You could if you really wanted to but you don't need to.
Do guinea pigs have to get their nails cut?
yes you do have to trim your guinea pig's toenails. BE CAREFUL because there is this thing called a quick near the base of the toenail , so if your a little nervous about this ask your vet to do it for you or ask hi to show you how to do it.
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 have sharp teeth?
yes, as guinea pigs are Rodents, Rodents need sharp front teeth to cut through roots, stems, stalks, vines, ect.
