My guinea pig Spunky hates to have his nails clipped. He puffs up and starts angry chittering. Every time I even get clippers situated on a nail he'll start bucking and I get scared that I'll cut more than his nails, so I quit. Wrapping him has had very little success cause he spends most of his time trying to pull his leg back. Would taking him to a vet be worth my money, since he'll just act the same there?
2006-08-12 15:26:06 · 10 answers · asked by freetodervish 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Odds are he'll be even MORE agitated at the vet - he's a stranger.
My suggestion is to bribe the little fella with some treats. My pigs always liked the yogurt drops, and fresh veggie are always a hit. Give him a treat before you begin, then after each paw is done. Pet and soothe him while he's munching.
Be patient- it will take him a couple of rounds to get used to the clipping routine.
2006-08-12 17:30:02 · answer #1 · answered by sara_pk1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, taking him to the vet would be the better way to go. They can sedate your piggie and get it done for you. It is worth the money. My guinea pig acted the same way each time I attempted to clip her nails. Finally, I took her to the vet and she was in and out in no time.
2006-08-15 05:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by NyteWing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, the vet would probably be able to sedate him if hes really that bad. depending on whether he bites or not, why dont you try using a gloved hand to hold him still while you do it? it would be even better if you had someone else to help. that way they could keep him still while you can concentrate on clipping.. it would not be good if you cut them too short...
2006-08-12 15:43:57 · answer #3 · answered by wereallokay3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love guinea pigs, and I give mine a bath in a sink where the water doesnt fill up or anything and then I cut them. try fileing them or just cut the VERY tip.
2006-08-12 17:04:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking him to the vet is a good idea because they'll get it done no matter what, even if they have to give him a little "cocktail" first to calm him down.
2006-08-12 15:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very carefully !!You do know you may have to get their teeth trimmed down too if it doesnt have any thing to chew on every day. their teeth grow too. Otherwise the vet can trim both.
2006-08-12 15:45:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this guinea pig did that to my mother-in-law, it would die instantly. In Peru, they eat them. My wife misses eating them. I keep telling her that here they are pets. By the way, they are mostly dark meat and have a lot of fat. I ate one and did not know it.
2006-08-12 15:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by kepjr100 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hate to spend big money on a simple thing over and over? try alittle beer. Should mellow it out. A LITTLE
2006-08-12 15:41:37 · answer #8 · answered by La-z Ike 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
just clip them
2006-08-12 15:31:31 · answer #9 · answered by Sammy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What?!
2006-08-12 15:32:46 · answer #10 · answered by BeBe be me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋