Clipping Pig Nails

[Emilah]

Does anybody have any tips on clipping piggies nails? Mine always squirm and try to run away.

 

[Wiebke]

Does anybody have any tips on clipping piggies nails? Mine always squirm and try to run away.

Hi! You may find the video in our nail clipping guide helpful. Many guinea pigs squirm.
Taking your piggies to another room that is not familiar and using some piggy whispering tips (a mix of love and establishing dominance) with lots of praise and encouragemant can help.
Guide to Cutting Guinea Pig Nails

 

[Emilah]

Thank you so much! I will most definitely check that out.

 

[Wiebke]

Thank you so much! I will most definitely check that out.

Sorry, I forgot to add our piggy whispering guide link: Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering And Cuddling Tips

 

[Claire W]

I wimp out and take mine to the vets

 

[Betsy]

I have 5 piggies so can't afford to take them to the vet. Mine are pretty good and just sit and let me do it most of the time. Except for timid little Meg who will only sit still occasionally and definitely not when it comes to the inner nail on her front left paw!

 

[helloitsbecca]

I have one squirmy pig and one bitey pig when nail cutting lol. I have found that distracting them with food and remaining calm myself has helped them to stay calm and made it easier to cut their nails.

 

[PeanutAndMe]

Does anybody have any tips on clipping piggies nails? Mine always squirm and try to run away.

lol! mine are just the same.
i agree with @helloitsbecca , they guinea pigs should feel less scared if they have food, as they will associate being with you witth veggies.its worth a try.

 

[Emilah]

I did one pigs nails last night! It went really well. Nowwww for the other two

 

[Lorcan]

I wimp out and take mine to the vets

Me too, that way if anyone gets a bite, it isn't me!