One of my hamsters nails are really long and i want to cut it (only a little bit). But the thing is i never heard of someone clipping their hamsters nails. This may seem weird but some of his nails are disgustingly long. I know that you can't cut the nail too short or else he will bleed but do you think that i could cut it a little bit with my guinea pigs nail clippers?
2007-05-26 04:47:28 · 8 answers · asked by Lenny 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It's not unusual for hamsters nails to need clipping, they can get pretty long and curly. I would suggest getting a vet to do it though, you don't want to make your hamster bleed all over the place! Also better that the vet gets bitten than you! We had budgie in the other day whose owner had cut it's claws - blood everywhere, very stressed bird.
Chalice
2007-05-26 05:19:03 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe but make sure you don't cut the quick.
get a light and shine it under the hamster's nails.
there should be a line in the nails (this is the quick).
Dont cut into the quick.
But tbh theres no point in cutting ur hamsters nails cos it will only grow back in the end.
2007-05-26 04:51:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest a vet clip them or just use a file or sandpaper. It also helps if the hamster has wood toys and maybe a nice rock for the nails.
2007-05-26 11:28:16 · answer #3 · answered by dnott.geo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trixie. For sure. No offense but "twinkle" sounds like something your hamster would make on a trip to the bathroom. Rofl.
2016-04-01 09:22:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you probebly can cut his nail with a guinea pig clipper. whats the difference they are both rodents
2007-05-26 04:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by me_rock_not_u_hehehe 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yah You can ive dont it with my Rats and my hamster cause there too long jest dont cut it too shot remember that.
2007-05-26 04:50:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yea, but if you can see that in the nail there's redness, dont cut near that. but otherwise if you can get him to hold still i say go for it. it wont hurt him.
2007-05-26 04:55:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
File them trust me on this one DO NOT CLIP THEM!!!!! Sorry HamHam.....
2007-05-26 04:50:48 · answer #8 · answered by B.E.A.U.tiful! 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋