I always use a nail file for my guinea pigs because i'm scared i will cut the nail down to far.

Can you file guinea pig nails. Hi this is how to file a guinea pigs feet with black nails. Child or creature nail trimmers will work so that you could utilize either type. 2 3 things that can happen if you don’t cut your guinea pig’s nails;

Once your guinea pig has regained composure, you can try again to gently secure a foot, and begin to precisely cut your guinea pigs nail. Make sure that you are gentle while clipping your pig’s nails, keeping a close eye. Guinea pigs can be a bit squirmy when it.

Joined apr 1, 2014 messages 990. The best place to get your guinea pig’s nails clipped is at the vet. Joined apr 1, 2014 posts 990.

Read somewhere here you can file nails. In lighter coloured nails, you can see the quick as a darker line running through but in darker nails you. One of my piggies nails are black so i understand how hard it is.

There are some good videos online to watch how its done, and just go easy and not cut too much; You can trim a guinea pig’s nails with a regular pair of clippers, or one that is meant for small pets. The girlies have black nails so i'm wary.

An old towel (if your guinea pig squirms a lot, the towel prevents hair from getting all over your clothes). No, do not file a guinea pig's teeth with a nail file. It's time consuming, awkward and not as effective as clipping her nails and.