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They usually don't. But then again the average lifespan for a guinea pig out in the wild is 1 to 2 years. But as pets its 5 to 7 years.

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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.


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.


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.


What do you use to clip a guinea pigs nails?

a nail clipper


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 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.


How often do guinea pigs need their nails cut?

On average about once A month.


Do all types guinea pigs shed?

Yes But I Find That Short Haired Guinea Pigs Shed Less


Do guinea pigs enjoy the cold?

No. Most domestic guinea pigs have short hair and freeze to death in the cold.