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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.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agothe nails of your guinea pig should not be too long. you can check on this when you carry your cavy, if it is too sharp then you need to trim it. just be careful of the "quick"it is color red in the nail and if you cut it, it will bleed and your guinea pig will be hurt.
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∙ 12y agoWhen you look at a guinea pig's nails, you can see a white/brown bit, and a red bit. When you see your piggy's nails start to curl, that means that they need clipping. If the nails curl too much, then they could dig in to the guinea pig's skin and really hurt them. dont cut too far in the guinea pig nails because then they could bleed and hurt the piggie. i hope this helped you.
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∙ 14y agowhen you see them getting sharp and/or long.
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∙ 15y agoCut your guinea pig's nails when they get too long. Or else, they'll snag on a rug and bleed. Once a week.
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∙ 12y agoJust cut around his butt so that urine doesn't get on it and maybe if its dragging on the floor and gets dirty.
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∙ 11y agoAbout a year but if your guinea pigs nails grow really quickly I would do it every month.
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∙ 15y agoi'd say about once every two weeks.
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Can you clip the whiskers?
No you should not clip your pet's whiskers.
How do you clip a guinea pigs nails?
you chew on it with your teeth until it falls off. i no it sounds weird but pro animal caretakers do it or if you have dogs it is just the same way. Get some clippers that you use for yourself (or buy special pet ones) and clip their nails. Just be careful. When you clip your own nails don't you try to clip the white part and avoid the pink? well, same with dogs, guinea pigs, and animals in that nature. so, be careful to not cut the pink or anywhere near that. You have most likely had experience with cutting your nails too short and you know it either hurts or bugs you and it takes awhile to heal. so, be careful.
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.
Do you have to clip lionhead rabbits teeth?
You have to clip all bunnys nails. Just be sure not to cut into the quick of the nail and in case you do be sure to have a tissue around to quickly soak up any blood. Your vet can also clip your bunnys nails for you but at a price.
How sharp are hamsters teeth?
Please DO NOT attempt to clip a hamster's teeth yourself. A lot of people bring their hamster to the vet to have their teeth clipped and the majority of the time, the teeth do not need clipping. Hamsters have longer teeth than owners expect, because they are rodents. Even a vet would not attempt to clip the teeth if they do not need clipping, because each time they are clipped there is a risk of fracturing the teeth right down into the skull, which means the hamster will no longer eat because they are in great pain, and could lead to infection. It is likely that if you took your hamster to the vet to get their teeth checked, and they did not need clipping, the vet wouldn't charge you for their time. If your hamsters teeth are too long buy them something hard to bite from the pet shop example wood.
What do you use to clip a guinea pigs nails?
a nail clipper
How do you clip guinea pig teeth?
Guinea pigs are rodents and being so, their teeth are continually growing. Because of this fact it is important to provide some type of chewing block for your guinea pig at all times (these can be purchased at pet stores, be careful not to use just any piece of wood from your garden because some types might be poisonous or have pesticide residue on them). If your guinea pig has not been provided adequate means for wearing down their teeth, and they have grown too long, you can carefully file them down with a metal file.
Can ten year old kids cut or clip guinea pigs nails themselves?
Yes...if they r very careful. u should go over basic info with the child such as to b careful do not hurt the guinea pig or themselves, and such. if u r still a little anxious about it, u mine as well have a vet or groomer clip the guinea pigs nails. Hope this helps!
How can I make my teeth look and feel more like real dog teeth?
Eat your fingernails after you clip them.
How short do guinea pigs nails need to be?
You can do 1 of 2 things : You can take it to the vet and have them clip it. It might be better to have them show you the first time so you can do it yourself later. The other thing is that you can clip it yourself with nail clippers purchased in a grooming kit at the pet store.
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 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.
Can you clip the whiskers?
No you should not clip your pet's whiskers.
What is the sound of hares?
just like a rabbits a small munching sound when the teeth are rubed against the lips and inner mouth:)
How do you clip a guinea pigs nails?
you chew on it with your teeth until it falls off. i no it sounds weird but pro animal caretakers do it or if you have dogs it is just the same way. Get some clippers that you use for yourself (or buy special pet ones) and clip their nails. Just be careful. When you clip your own nails don't you try to clip the white part and avoid the pink? well, same with dogs, guinea pigs, and animals in that nature. so, be careful to not cut the pink or anywhere near that. You have most likely had experience with cutting your nails too short and you know it either hurts or bugs you and it takes awhile to heal. so, be careful.
Should you get dreadlocks on your hair or put clip-ons?
Clip in!
How do you cut guinea pigs hair?
You have to either tip them upside down or just lift their paw so you can see the bottom of their paw, then you have to look really closely for their veins in their nails. Take any type of clipper, although toe nail clippers work best, and cut their nail about a pencil tip distance away from vein or else you will make the guinea pig bleed.
