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Guinea pigs - how often to trim nails?
Anyone know how often it is advisable to trim our guinea pigs nails? Should we go to a Vet the first time to be shown how to do it correctly?
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i trim their nails every 3 months. if you happen to cut the vein in the nail called the QUICK. there is a powder you can apply to stop the bleeding called QUIK STOP. check it out. Sign in to vote! |
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i went to the vet first time to see how they cut there nails just be sure to stay away from the nevre it can kill them i dont need to trim my guinea pigs nails that often because i put a concrete slab in there hutch as they can wear there nails down on it and it also cools them down when is hot
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I would agree with all of that. Always nice to be shown how to do something the first time - makes it less scary for you and the guinea pig! It's also worth investing in a small nail clippers especially for pets. These are available from pet stores and your vets.
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i cut my guinea pigs nails every 2 months when you do them just be very carfull not to cut the vein if you do make it bleed there is a powder you can apply
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I just learnt it myself. I was scared at first, but Im fine with it now. Its something that needs to be done every few months.
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hi i took mine to the vet for the first time and he showed me how, she said not to go anywhere near the pink nreve in their nails and just cut the tip off as they blled alot when caught.i do my guinea pigs nail every 8 weeks as mine live indoors.
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yes it is best if you to a vet first to make sure you know hot to do it and you should trim around once every 3 months
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