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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:07 pm


	My dwarf hamster's nails are getting rather long. Shoud I cut them? And what would I cut them with?

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 4:57 pm


	pup720 My dwarf hamster's nails are getting rather long. Shoud I cut them? And what would I cut them with? Infant nail clippers but I'd be too afraid :X You could give him something to scratch and wear them down with though

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Ailinea

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Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:43 pm


	You can just use regular nail clippers, like Kithy mentioned, or small cat claw clippers. Used both on some guinea pigs I babysat and both worked fine, though I preferred the cat clippers. Just be sure to keep an eye on the quick and it might be easier to have someone assist to hold or clip.

Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 6:57 am


	Kithy Kitty pup720 My dwarf hamster's nails are getting rather long. Shoud I cut them? And what would I cut them with? Infant nail clippers but I'd be too afraid :X You could give him something to scratch and wear them down with though Okay, thanks. ^^

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Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2012 6:58 am


	Ailinea You can just use regular nail clippers, like Kithy mentioned, or small cat claw clippers. Used both on some guinea pigs I babysat and both worked fine, though I preferred the cat clippers. Just be sure to keep an eye on the quick and it might be easier to have someone assist to hold or clip. Alright, thank you! : )