Guinea Pig with long nails, trimming advice?

Yesterday, a friend brought his Guinea Pig to me because he didn't feel okay trimming her nails (they're black) and since I'm experienced with trimming black nails he brought her to me. The problem is that the quick is already at the tip of the nail and I just couldn't do much, I just cut a little piece of the nail, but still her nails are too long. Is there any way to make the quick go back, like keep cutting the tips until it can be trimmed to a normal size when the quick gets short or is there something else that could be done? Thanks for any advice.Guinea Pig with long nails, trimming advice?
Nope. You just have to wait. But, the quick (the pink part) DOES go back, it is just a slow process. However, you should trim them in a week (when the quick will go back a little) and continue cutting them every 'wheek'. haha... humor.





I had the same problem. I rescued two guinea pigs from a neglectful home and their nails were AN INCH LONG!! The family loved them, but didn't know how to properly care for them. I cut them the day they came home, and then after a week cut them again.





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The quick will move back eventually as you trim them weekly, good luck.
I'm not sure. You should call a vet.
o' wow this is a hard one. I'm not sure if the quick shrinks I would think it stays the same just like the pink on our fingernails. If you are concerned because the toes are crooked then don't worry. Their toes get crooked with age and are usually worse if their nails weren't trimmed much when they were young. It doesn't hurt them. Just make sure to cut them the proper length and feel good that you are doing the best you can. I would like to invite you to join out guinea pig forum. We have tons of info and are currently talking about this problem!





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