Look carefully at the nail and you may be able to see where the quick is.

Can you file guinea pig nails. Read somewhere here you can file nails. Filing guinea pig nails seems like it would be easier. There are some good videos online to watch how its done, and just go easy and not cut too much;

Most vet clinics clip nails for a fee (usually between. Make sure that you are gentle while clipping your pig’s nails, keeping a close eye. Keep electric cords, house plants and other hazards out of the way so your guinea pigs don’t get injured while playing.

One of my piggies nails are black so i understand how hard it is. You also want to make sure that you keep the powder on top of the wound until it’s completely dry. You can trim a guinea pig’s nails with a regular pair of clippers, or one that is meant for small pets.

Nail trimming, brushing, and bathing; If you can locate the quick, the trick is to cut the extended tip off the nail. Make sure you're not cutting too close to.

No, do not file a guinea pig's teeth with a nail file. Joined apr 1, 2014 messages 990. An old towel (if your guinea pig squirms a lot, the towel prevents hair from getting all over your clothes).

Because guinea pigs are usually not able to keep their nails trimmed down on their own , you will need to learn how to trim your guinea pig's nails. The best place to get your guinea pig’s nails clipped is at the vet. I always use a nail file for my guinea pigs because i'm scared i will cut the nail down to far.