Cutting babies nails

[Tilly92]

Is there a right time to start nail trimming ? The babies are approx 6 weeks old

 

[Zorro1]

I don't think there is a minimum age that you can trim a piggies nails, if they are long they need trimming. If this is their first time getting their nails cut, I'd try to make it a positive experience. At first, you don't have to trim all the nails, just introduce them to the clippers.
A lot of guinea pigs, including my piggy, hate nail trimming time. And it can be a real struggle to trim a piggies nails if they don't want it done. So hopefully if they are introduced the to clippers positively, they will learn it's not so bad to have their nails cut.

 

[piggieminder]

It's a good idea to handle their feet before the nails get long enough to trim. At first you usually only need to trim the very sharp points at the tip.

Thread 'Guide to Cutting Guinea Pig Nails'

Jan 26, 2006

Guinea pigs nails grow they need to be kept under supervision so they can go about their day to day business... Here is a quick guide on what to do...

Is it easy to do?
Yes it is easy, it is something that will come more natural to you each time you cut their nails. When cutting a guinea pigs nails the main thing you have to worry about is the blood vessel. This runs through the nail but not right upto the ends.

How do I know how far to cut?
With clear nailed guinea pigs it can be seen fairly easily so avoiding it isnt too much of a challenge, however if your...

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