2007-07-29 06:08:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Rodents
Not much you can do. If it is bleeding, applying direct pressure for several minutes should stop it. Or apply Kwik Stop powder if you have any. If the nail bed was not damaged, it should grow back. Watch it daily for any signs of swelling or infection and if so take him to a vet experienced with guinea pigs (not all are). Keep his bedding dry and clean.
2007-07-29 06:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the whole nail comes off it may bleed and you should call a vet. Otherwise it should be fine as long as there is nothing very hard it the cage that it's nail may scrape and come off again. Check it daily in case of infection.
2007-07-29 06:42:15 · answer #2 · answered by Hawkshadows 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant really do anything just keep an eye on the toe so it doesnt get any infection and you should be ok.guinea pig nails tend to grow back anyway.
2007-07-29 06:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by joanne l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep the cage clean to prevent irritation/infection, and if it leads to that, contact a vet for proper medication to help it heal.
2007-07-29 06:11:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kimbee gave you good advice. I wouls also clean the are with diluted Betadine.
http://www.guinealynx.info/feet.html#injury
http://www.guinealynx.info/antiseptic_solutions.html#iodine
2007-07-29 06:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by MemphisGal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
super glue has always been a life saver for me! and by the way did you know that if you took no. 8 wood screws along with brown sea coral and attached it to your kids craniam they will look like raindeer.......get a life!!!
2007-07-29 06:19:39 · answer #6 · answered by yogi 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋