How do I cut my guinea pigs nails

Just take the clippers and cut the tip where it is sharp I use the regular nail clippers and find it easier that way,I try to get some one to help hold them while I cut them.

My usual nail cutting tips:
You can use regular human nail clippers. If u r scared about cutting to short, hold the feet over a light (flashlight, maybe) & u can see the quick easily & know where to stop. You could also put a brick in their cage. It might help them file their own nails down a bit, but probably not. My guys just jump over their brick.

You can always take him to a vet to trim his nails, but that will cost you. I always have their butt sitting on my leg so that they do not feel like they r mid air. My guys do not like it & it takes time. Sometimes, if their r exceptionally wiggly, I only cut one foot & let them run for a bit before doing another. There have been times that I cut the front feet one day & the back the next. It does take patience. Good Luck!!

New owners shoud read http://guinealynx.info for a great guide to keeping ur piggie healthy & happy!

its sometimes easier with 2 ppl. one to hold, and then that leaves 2 hands for you to hold the little foot. i use regular human clippers for mine. just be carful not to cut too deep.

try wrapping them all cozy in a old blanket or towel, have only 1 foot sticking out of the towel, and use store bought clippers and do it like yours, leave a little something there!
hope it helps!! :)

I started using a normal nail cutter, & my husband helped to hold the piggie still. I now use a cat claw trimmer (they're like little scissors) & I can do it on my own. Basically, u will want to find a position that relatively comfortable for the pig & gives u access to their feet. Be gentle but firm when holding them. You can try wrapping them in a towel so that their legs r sticking out. You can even try using a tennis racquet - have someone hold the racquet out & put ur pig on the netted part. I personally have not tried this, but I've heard of people that have. I currently have a method of putting a fluffy pillow on my lap & laying my pig on their back on the pillow. I place my hand across their belly & use my fingers to steady the foot I am trimming. My boys do not fight as much, but if they do start to squirm I will talk to them gently to try to calm them, & if that does not work I flip them back over & give them a break.

As far as trimming, the nail is made up of two parts - the dead tip & the quick, the pink center. If you're lucky enough to have a pig with clear nails it is pretty easy to see the quick. You will want to trim just so there is a tiny bit of nail before the tip of the quick. If ur pig has black nails, start by just taking off a little bit at a time. If u nip the quick do not panic. Grab some flour or styptic powder (available at pet stores) & dab onto the tip & keep pressure on it for about 30 seconds until the bleeding stops. While uncomfortable, it is a minor ''wound'' that ur piggie will recover from quickly.

GO TO A VET COZ IT MAY HURT the guinea pig. good that a vet cuts it.

Good Luck!

If you handle your guinea pig regularly they will get use to nail trims.

I wrap mine in a towel and quickly trim his nails.

I use not nail scissor, but nail clippers for humans. You need to get your guinea pig on its back, in the crook of your arm. You will need to be firm and it may require food treats or a couple of people, in terms of how much to cut you need to cut up to the blood line. This can be hard in black guinea pigs - in this case you may just want to nick the top off. The following site is fantastic for nail care:
http://guinealynx.com/nails.html

Use cat clippers or human nail clippers if you dont have kitty ones. Cut slightly before the pink vein where the nail curves. You might need a second person to stop the wiggling.