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do not worry. if your guinea pigs nail falls off, its no big deal. but, if its way too short, then call a vet
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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.
Can guinea pigs get high?
Probobly. But please don't try it, you're reading the answer from a well educated cavy owner. if you do not know, a cavy is the scientific term for guinea pigs. Getting a guinea pig high off of drugs can kill them.
What do wild guinea pigs look like?
Guinea pigs are cuddly rodents, and they are probably the only kind of rodent that doesn't have a tail. they can be of all different colors besides pink, purple and blue, and they have ears like a mouse. they have 4 paws, and some have black eyes and some have red eyes, it depends on if it's albino or not. they have 4 teeth, 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom. they also have wiskers and cute little noses. full grown guinea pigs are about a foot long, and the largest guinea pig is the size of a football, and i must say, looks like one ;D
Why do guinea pigs make a tutting noise?
If its teeth are chattering, it is saying "Back off". If it sounds like it is purring, it is happy.
Are guniea pigs wild?
If you are lazy with proper storage of guinea pig food, and do not clean up spilt food than yes, guinea pigs can potentially attract mice. To avoid this from happening, keep all guinea pig food tightly closed and off the ground. It is also a good idea to vacuum the ground around your guinea pig's cages regularly.
Is it true that if you don't cut your guinea pigs nail they will bleed to death?
no that isn't true. however you shouldn't let them get too long. Bleeding from the nail will occur if when you cut the nail you cut it too short, in most guinea pigs the nail colour changes, it starts off a pinky red colour and then goes to a white/clear colour. Never cut past/onto the pinky red colour. Laura (owner of 3 guinea pigs).
Is corn starch good to put on a guinea pigs bleeding nail?
it is ok as long as you rinse it off as soon as the bleeding is stopped.
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.
Why does a nail fall off?
A nail falls off because there has been an injury to the nail and the part of the finger below. This causes the blood flow and nerve endings to separate from the nail so it falls off.
What to do if a womans nail falls off?
Eat them...
Do you take skin off pineapple for your guinea pigs?
usually guinea pigs will eat the meat and stop at the skin. same with watermelon
How do peruvians kill guinea pigs?
by cutting off their heads
Do guinea pigs give off odors?
no we have a guinea pig butt only if it goes to the bathroom
Can guinea pigs eat monkey nuts and should you take the hard shell off?
You dont give guinea pigs nuts, it is bad for their stomachs
How do you treat a guinea pig's foot from a curled toenail?
Take it to the vet. They will have to cut the nail off to appropriate size which might make your pig bleed. Do NOT do this yourself. You should trim your pigs nails weekly.
What does it mean when a cross falls off the wall?
The nail was bad.
Can guinea pigs where cozy closeds?
yes but they wont like it and they will try and get it off
