Cold paws

[AidaB]

I have just cut both boys nails. Hamish had warm paws. Hector had cold paws. Should we be concerned? He seems absolutely fine within himself otherwise. I only noticed ‘caus I was cutting nails.
Not something I have ever been aware of before.

 

[Pound Shilling & Pig]

I wouldn't worry, the temperature of their paws will naturally vary in order to help regulate their temperature. When piggies get warm they will increase blood flow to their paws to help cool down. If they are cool enough they will reduce the blood flow.

 

[AidaB]

Thank you.

 

[Wiebke]

You need only worry if the whole body feels cold in a very poorly piggy. That is generally a sign that the blood circulation is no longer working properly; my frailer piggies get a mildly heated snugglesafe for that purpose.