My hamster Doug is about two and a half now, and is in perfect health and still very quick and active, but I've noticed his claws have grown exceptionally long now. Some are so log they curl back on themselves. Is there anything I can put in his cage that would help, a form of hamster scratching post if you will. I don't remember any of my other hamster's claws getting to this length and I'm worried it may be painfull or make walking/climbing difficult for him
2007-02-21 02:40:37 · 11 answers · asked by Funky B Funky 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Is it actually safe for me to do this myself or can things go wrong if you mess up by, for example, cutting them too short? I got him from a local petstore and they don't do anything like that, just provide the animals and care advice. If I can do it meself, I will, if not it looks like Dougies got a little trip ahead this saturday
2007-02-21 02:51:56 · update #1
you have to trim them thats what i do to my hampster and the vet said to do it.
2007-02-21 02:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cut my hamsters claws myslef. The best time to do this, you have to be cruel to be kind, is to wake them up when they fast asleep and do it while they sleepy cos they dont squirm so much. If you do cut too low its ok, it will bleed but long-term it doesnt cause big problems, although it is alarming. Failing that, I read you can put some snadpaper in a big box for them to run round in BUT cos I have never done that myself you will have to ask the pet shop what type.
Congrats for having such a healthy hamster. 2 of my hamsters have just had babies, 1 had 9 one had 10 so thats 25 hamsters I have in total now!!
Oh, and for a small fee, I almost forgot, vets can cut them, and show you how its done. Thats how I learnt.
2007-02-21 05:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by Vicky S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one of two things which my guess is your past the first but heres the two things anyways:
1) hamsters groom themselves an keep there nails short, it's a natural thing with them just like it is with you or me...
2) since your hamster seems to be a slacker in the nail department take him out, and I don't mean take him for a pedicure or anythin like that, take'em to a vet but of course call the vet to make sure that they deal with small animals....
OK this just in: i've been informed by my wife that depending on where you have bought the pet they'll do it there like if it's at petsmart apparently they'll do that stuff for ya...
2007-02-21 02:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're not comfortable cutting his nails, take him to the vet and they can show you how to do it. if left they could grow into his feet and cause severe pain, so best get him to the vets asap!
i don't know if hamsters really "scratch" at things as much as other rodents, i haven't kept hamsters for a REALLY long time. but you could get him some pet-safe wood toys for him to knaw on and play around, maybe some pet safe rope as well? they sell that for rats something that will involve lots of gripping and clambering and knawing.
2007-02-21 03:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by catx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long nails can be harbingers for bacteria, specifically if they are artificial, but these people are good for scratching and starting those little foil wrapped containers which are so hard to get into.
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2017-01-27 12:44:38 · answer #6 · answered by Austin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need too take your hamster to the vet and get them cut, dont do this yourself because if you cut them arkwardly or too short his nails will bleed and be painfull...... good luck xxx
2007-02-21 07:17:50 · answer #7 · answered by joanna.n_ox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not good for the claws to do that but u oculd take like human baby nail clippers and clip them.
2007-02-21 02:44:09 · answer #8 · answered by it's me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd cut them, but not too short, just as long as you feel is right without them getting toomshort, orm they could start growing inwards.
2007-02-21 02:59:10 · answer #9 · answered by Hamster tazzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do it with a pair of nail clippers but if you cut the quick(vein) in the nail it will bleed. you can put a piece of brick for him to scratch on in there.
2007-02-21 15:39:01 · answer #10 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get him to a vet to have them cut otherwise they will grow inwards.
2007-02-21 02:43:56 · answer #11 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋