Thickened nail

[Guineamum]

Hi everyone
We adopted two guinea pigs in January. I cut their nails about 6 weeks after we got them, and it went ok-ish. I have used the guidance and info on here. A couple of the nails bled from the 3 guinea pigs we have. It was sorted and fine at the time, but I've noticed one toenail on Nutkin aged 22 months has grown thick. She's fine in herself, but I'm worried if it's infected or if I should avoid clipping, or get a professional to do it? Pic attached for context. Thank you.

 

[fluffysal]

Bump

 

[Claire W]

My late Edwards nail grew thickened after he tore it out at the quick. Vet said it was nothing to worry about and it was trimmed as normal when we took the guinea pigs to the vets to have their nails cut x

 

[Guineamum]

Thank you, that's good to know that it's nothing to worry about x

 

[Claire W]

Thank you, that's good to know that it's nothing to worry about x

Edwards nail never went back to normal and always grew thickened but it didn’t cause him any problems x

 

[Wiebke]

Hi

Thickened nails can happen. Yours doesn't look fungally. My Macsen is another piggy who has had his for several years now. It is not quite easy to cut it back with toenail clippers but if you really struggle, ask whether a vet nurse at your clinic would be willing to do the job for a fee.

 

[Guineamum]

Thank you, really relieved. I will do, I get anxious about cutting their nails, so will get the clinic to sort it! Doesn't help that she's also the most skittish and wriggly