My guinea pig is not friends wit me yet someone suggested to giv her a cough syrup so she goes to sleep(not die!) I really have been friends with her so is the cough syrup way safe? Or culd u recommend any other way pleeasee!My guinea pig needs to cut her nails how?
I would call a vet or a groomer. They probably would not charge much at all. My vet does it for free cause I have pets who are current clients. You can cause tremendous damage to their feet if their nails are clipped too short.My guinea pig needs to cut her nails how?
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Nail Clipping Techniques
Nail trimming can be a difficult experience for a first time guinea pig owner. A few hints may help you achieve success.
Nail Care (from Cavy Feet and Foot Problems)
Andrew's Tips
Heather's Handy Pig Hold
Whittibo's Dremel Sanding Drum Pics: Pic 1 -- Pic 2
Don't let your pet's nails get too long!
(ShadowBlasco's rescued pig's nails at right.)
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NAIL CARE
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Cavy toenails grow constantly. Some grow straighter while others have a tendency to curl and lie to one side. Very young guinea pig's nails are short and sharp. Early clippings help blunt their sharp nails. As a cavy ages, their nails become more brittle and grow more irregularly. Cavies kept as pets generally require nail clipping, as their nails do not receive enough wear to keep them at the proper length. Some people put a stone or brick in their pet's cage in the hope that it will wear down the nails so trimming is unnecessary. However, this is generally not effective and all cavies seem to require regular trims. A very few pigs will chew on their hind nails.
For added safety, the author prefers using a human nail clipper (photo above, left). It does not open as wide as the adjacent guillotine style clipper, though some pet owners prefer them. Clipping on a monthly basis will help prevent the quick from advancing too far.
With dark nails, some people claim shining a bright light from underneath will help you locate where the quick is so you can avoid clipping too short. And according to Deborah's vet, cutting top to bottom (like we cut our own nails) is less likely to pinch.
For some wonderful close-ups of cavy feet and nails at different life stages (10 days, 3 months, 2 1/2 years), see the Feet page.
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ANDREW'S TIPS
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The following article was contributed by Andrew and is printed with his permission:
After 12 years you'd think I'd have this nail trimming thing down to a fine science -- not even close! In fact, I take my piggies to the Vet on a monthly basis to ';escape'; this stressful pastime!
I may be a ';weenie'; but it doesn't mean you have to follow in my footsteps. Nail trimming can be done at home and here are a few tips I've picked up along the way.
Trimming your piggies nails should start when they are about two months old. Their small size usually dictates the need for a second person - one to hold firmly and one to trim. Little piggie teeth are very sharp so be prepared and perform the procedure in a location where you can put the piggie down quickly to tend to a wound or two!
I recommend a set of baby sized nail clippers to begin (in proportion to tiny little nails) and trim a little bit off each nail in the beginning. Some piggies have clear nails and you will be able to easily see the blood line, others it may not be visible and you will have to guess. As your piggie gets older, you can switch to adult nail clippers or get a set of the scissors nail trimmers available in your local pet store.
If there's a golden rule to piggie nail trimming, it's probably frequency. If the nails are left for extended periods of time without attention, the bloodline advances closer to the tip. However, by trimming the nails more frequently, the bloodline miraculously recedes. Every 30 days seems to be a good average.
In the event you do trim the nail too short and cut through the bloodline, take a deep breath. You haven't mortally wounded your little friend! It's always a good idea to have a ';styptic pencil'; handy (available in the men's shaving area of your local drug store) or aluminum sulfate power (also from the drug store). Touch the end of the bleeding nail with the pencil or the powder and the bleeding will stop immediately (yes there is a little discomfort to your piggie so be strong).
As your piggie gets older you may stick to the two person format, but many owners have been successful using a nice big piece of carrot or another favorite food to distract piggie while getting the job done. Some even find it best to complete the task over a couple of days. Whatever method you find works best for you, stay calm and focused and everything will turn out fine!
As a footnote, there are some owners who puts rocks and bricks etc. in their piggies cages to wear down their nails . . . maybe it works, maybe it doesn't, but I don't think anything beats a good nail trimming routine!
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HEATHER'S HANDY PIG HOLD
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Heather, an experienced nail clipper, uses the following holds to clip the nails on her pigs' feet. She places her pointer finger between the front legs and under the chin to prevent the pig from biting.
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I work at Petco and I would first recommend bringing in your piggy with some nail clippers (or buy some there) and ask for someone to ';show'; you how to clip the nails. We are allowed to do that but we cannot constantly clip them for you. Once you have the know how have a friend help you by holding the piggy and you clip the nails. Keep the piggy distracted with some baby carrots or apples. Work fast but not too fast that you clip the nails too short. This method works for me. Do NOT give your guinea pig cough syrup. That was terrible advice. Good luck!
Here are some tips:
1) No guinea pigs like there nails bing cut, but you have to do it.
2) Where thick garden gloves! Most guinea pigs bite!
3)If you cut them a little too short, it might bleed. If this happens gently push your pig's toe into a bar of soap till it stops.
4) If your really unsure, bring it to a vet to do it.
what is wrong with your guinea pig !
if it needs its nails cut take it to a pet shop or vet they will cut the nails.
DON'T give your guinea pig cough syrup you could kill it !
i haven't got a guinea pig, but i'd say don't give her anything!
if you can't cut the nails yourself, take her to the vet who will do it for you.
if it's the same as dogs, be careful not to cut the nail too short as you can cut the quik, which will make it blood a lot and send your pet into shock - a vet once told me the pain was like us cutting our finger off!
Absolutely no cough syryp!! How long have you had your piggy? Just handle her gently frequently to get her calm and use to you then, it won't be a struggle. I would take her to a vet that sees exotic pets and have them instruct you on the proper handling and care for your piggy. The vet isn't that much for such a small animal.
I have NEVER heard of giving a guinea pig cough syrup.
What does the vet say
you can gently wrap you pet in a towel being very care full that it can breath and (using the proper nail clippers) gently cut the nails --being Very careful not to cut the quick--you might need lots of extra hands for this
there must be G. P. list on the net I belong to many goat, rabbit etc. list who havereferences about trimming feet
I have a pet Rabbit so I have similar situations, I wouldn't suggest drugging the animal. Its just best to have someone else hold her while you cut her nails. but before you cut her nails just get her relaxed, maybe feed her some fruit. Fresh Pinapple is good for rabbits and Guinea pigs, the Enzymes break down the hair in their stomach lenghting their life span, So feed her, have some one hold her and make sure not to use into the pink part of the nails.
Do NOT give her cough syrup. Wrap her lightly in a towel, get someone to hold her, have a treat on hand (a piece of bell pepper, or a leaf or romaine lettuce), and cut the end of the nail off. Dont cut the red line (known as the quick).
I would take her to a vet. If you cut them to short you could really damage her feet. DO NOT GIVE HER COUGH SYRUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
There are vets and groomers that can do it, its not expensive. Dont do cough syrup if she doesn't need it. Just call your vet and see if they can cut her nails, it wont hurt.. the first time my piggie went to the vet to get her nails clipped she was all popcorning and happy after it was done.
nail clippers are the best form but dont cut too far down the nail as the blood supply will be severed causing severe bleeding - but if this happen, apply cotton wool and hold firmly but not to tighly the nail until it stops bleeding then place the pet back in a clean hutch as not to allow infection to start on the open cut
all you need to do is put her in your lap...hold her and pet her...get some clippers, either human kind or pet ones...either work...and clip one nail at a time...keep petting while cutting...if you don't feel comfortable doing it alone, have someone else use the clippers while you hold her...she won't feel a thing if you don't try to cut too much off...if they are really really long, just cut a bit today and then go back another day and cut some more...the ';quick'; shrinks with each nail trim...so don't cut too much at any one time...and it will get her used to having her nails trimmed by you...be patient with her though...don't show how scared you are...they sense that...
i have 2 Guinea pigs u get normal toe clippers and u hold the foot u r going to cut and only cut the white DO NOT CUT ALONG THE RED ,WHITE ONLY that is the blood vessels
they will squeak that is normal they will also move and try to get out just don't drop them
Do not give a guinea pig cough syrup......OMG
Take it to someone who can do it correctly. Perhaps your not old enough to take responsibility for an animal yet?
I do not reccamend giving your pet cough syrup. You have to handle her until she gets used to you.
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