LizardsAreLovely wrote:Hello! I was wondering if any Guinea pig owners have nail trimming tips?
I have a pig and trimming her nails is pretty scary! After a few toes she lets out a really loud squeak and freaks out. I'm always afraid I cut too far and hurt her but that's never really the case. She also has a black foot which I really hate cutting as I once clipped to far despite what I believed to be only trimming the tips :c (don't worry I put stuff on it right away and she was fine)
So anyways I was just wondering if anyone had tips to make nail trimming less stressful for her and any tips for trimming a black footed pig. Thanks so much!
I miss having a guinea
anyways, let's get to the tips
I'm definitely no expert, but I do know a few tips for dog nail trimming from online XD and I'm pretty sure they'd work on guineas too.
First, get you lil guinea used to being handled on the hands. The more they get used to it, the more comfortable it'll be. But honestly this is a dog trick btw
Get her used to around the trimmer. My dog knows the distinct smell of the trimmer, and guineas have a good sense of smell too. So maybe get her used to it? Have it around?
Treats. After a trim, how about some treats? Just my suggestions ~
Hmm a guinea with a black foot seems tough to trim. Maybe have someone holding a small flashlight to his/her foot while you from it? Since guinea and dog nails are a bit transparent ish, lights should help make the end and the root distinct. Make sure its small though and won't get in her face and eyes. It'll be very scary with all these bright lights in his/her face.