Is concrete slab in a cage OK?

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Thinking of getting one to put in the cage so it helps ( hopefully) keeps there nails filed down.

But not sure if it's suitable. I'm open to suggestions or ideas. Thanks
 
I imagine a concrete slab would get very messy, very quickly - you know what guinea pigs are like!
I think if you have a huge space and can place a tile or slab in one small corner that would be different, but otherwise it would be smelly and poopy in no time.

I tried something similar with a tile under the water bottle, and honestly it didin't make any difference to their nails.
 
I mean for a part of there cage. Not the entire thing.

Also I've no experience in doing there nails. My hands arnt the steadest
 
Skullblits said:
I mean for a part of there cage. Not the entire thing.

Also I've no experience in doing there nails. My hands arnt the steadest
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You could alsways ask at the local vet - sometimes the nurses will do a quick nail trim for a couple of pounds?
 
Swissgreys said:
You could alsways ask at the local vet - sometimes the nurses will do a quick nail trim for a couple of pounds?
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We are going to do that soon. But I was more thinking for afterwards. So they don't grow as quick.

But if its not worth it. Or doesn't help much that's all good
 
Skullblits said:
I mean for a part of there cage. Not the entire thing.

Also I've no experience in doing there nails. My hands arnt the steadest
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Please get your piggy nails cut and your piggies given a quick health check monthly by an experienced nurse; most clinics do it for a small fee when you enquire. A number of good rescues also offer this service. ;)
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A hard surface is not ideal for wearing down piggy nails as the outer nails on the front feet bend sidewards and won't wear evenly.
A rough surface can also lead to bumblefoot (pododermatitis) when bugs get into tiny cracks in the skin and cause infection; especially on a surface that is not easy to keep clean; bad cases of bumblefoot can be fatal as it can often be rather hard to treat.
Guinea Lynx :: Pododermatitis
 
I’ve had piggies since 2007 and still take them to the vets to have their nails trimmed 😆 it isn’t cheap for me as I see the vet but she gives them a check over at the same time which I like but I’m sure a nurse would do it for cheaper
 
Claire W said:
I’ve had piggies since 2007 and still take them to the vets to have their nails trimmed 😆 it isn’t cheap for me as I see the vet but she gives them a check over at the same time which I like but I’m sure a nurse would do it for cheaper
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I don't mind paying its good to do it like that. Better safe than sorry. I know you can cut them wrong and cause them pain
 
Our vet nurse does them for £9 per piggy but that includes a general health check and a clean of Theo's boy bits and a check of Jezzy floof's sensitive feet that get a bit sore!
 
That's not bad..

Think my girls will have a different opinion on the matter though lol
 
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