Nail trim

Tnoz

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Hi all, hope your all keeping well
Perky my boy, is a bit of a figit bum, can’t keep still and will chomp down when he not comfortable with situation, I’ve managed to trim his back nails but trying to trim his front ones is impossible, any ideas? I’ve tried on different occasions, quiet room no noises but he’s having non of it and some look like there curled
Thanks In advance
 
Have you tried coriander/snack bribery?
I have to do it with Dexter - he tries to nip my fingers if his mouth isn’t occupied!
 
Fifi Fluffybottom hates having her nails done so I rope in a helper. Even then it takes a while due to her excessive wriggling and attempts at biting. Usually the helper wears gloves, with a biter that's probably a good idea for the person holding the pig in one place :)
 
Sometimes it helps to just cut one nail at a time. You just have to remember which one you have cut already. ;)
Going to a different room that the piggy doesn't know as well can also help.
 
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