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Category: Animals & Pets In the wild, guinea pigs will naturally wear their nails down, but in a cage guinea pigs don't have this opportunity. So you must trim them yourself when they grow too long. You can put a flat rock in the cage to help wear down the nails, but you will still have to trim them. You can trim the nails with human nail clippers, small dog clippers, or small cat clippers. Most guinea pigs hate to have their nails trimmed. To take their mind off this you can feed them a treat, pet them, and/or put their head under a blanket. You should trim the nails every other week so they don't get too long. Frequently trimming your guinea pig's nails will let your guinea pig be more comfortable with the procedure. If you can't or don't want to trim the nails, then ask a vet to. When trimming the nails you have to be careful not to cut the quick, which is a vein in the nail. You can see the vein in lighter colored nails and sometimes in black nails if you use a bright light. It's important not to cut the vein because doing so will make it bleed, which is very painful to your guinea pig. You can use flour, corn meal, or a powder sold at some pets stores to clot the blood and stop the bleeding as fast as possible. Always keep a small handful of powder nearby when you cut your guinea pig's nails so you will be able to administer it quickly if you ever need it. Learn more at: Click To Visit:Cavies Galore A plethora of cavy information is just a click away! Browse our extensive FAQ, ask questions on the forums, or check out the chat room for engaging conversations. Other Articles in this Category How to Keep Fleas Away in your Home by anonymous Protecting Your Pet from Lyme Disease by Amanda Thrower How to Get Rid of Fleas by Janet How to Remove Ticks From an Animal by Matt Browher How to Safely Repel Dogs and Other Critters from your Lawn/Garden by Karen Curry How to Keep a Parakeet for a Long Time by Pigglie How to Keep Your Simple Freshwater Fish Alive by Fish Is a Guinea Pig right for you? by Jeff How to Build a Better Guinea Pig Cage by Daniel Lin Other Sites Storkin.com - Baby and Pregnancy Tips and Discussion Health Articles Menopause Symptoms HIV/AIDS Symptoms West Nile Symptoms Diabetes Symptoms Pregnancy Symptoms Tech Sites Dell DJ Hacks Read other Articles - click here.