How to trim piggy nails?

[poshpiggy]

Well. The time has come. I need to trim the piggy nails.

I feel so ashamed to say this. I am not aware of how to do this....could y'all explain please? Any ideas to keep the nails down?

Thanks!

[3piggles]

My method is driven as much by my lousy eyesite as anything. I put a waterproof cushion on my desk to pad their bums, seat them with their backs against me, my left arm around the pig and holding whichever foot/hand is being done. I am right handed, so I use regular nail clippers and clip with my right hand. It works for me.

I've heard of people wrapping their pigs in towels, but I never had much luck with that as one of my hands is rather arthritic. Lots of people have had that work for them, as it seems to calm the pig.

I use regular spring clippers. I know some people use cuticle scissors, cat nail clippers and whatever works for them.

Good luck!!!

[Migs and her Pigs]

Here is a link to how to safely trim them: www.guinealynx.info/nails.html

[poshpiggy]

Thanks y'all! My vet has a friend who has pigs...and his friend uses a paver stone thing...and he rubs the nail on the stong a couple of times...like a nail file.

Would this work? My vets friend puts food on the stone so it encourages them to come on it.

Thanks!

[erin]

the paver stone theory makes sence to me. I read about it on a few websites. It one I think I'm going to try.

[lonestarpiggies]

Paver stones in the cage will help keep nails shorter, but you'll still have to give them a regular trim from time to time. Three of my pigs do just fine on my lap, with plenty of veggies to munch on as a distraction. My skittish girl has to be wrapped up tight in a towel or blanket. It takes a bit of practice to figure out what works for you, but you'll figure it out. You'll probably get plenty of dramatic wheeks, but just keep going.

[yodelpig]

It is as much a matter of practice as anything else. Just cut as many nails as you can in one go; don't feel like you have to do them a ll at once. Most piggies get eventually used to the procedure, but there always are the determined wigglers and the drama queens!

[poshpiggy]

Alright. Thanks! I'm going to the pet store today to get some bedding. I'll pick up some cutters. I'm also going to the hardware store...so I'll pick up a paver stone.

[Canadian Comforts]

This is my site, I have a whole thing on nail trimming. My friend Momo took the photos and the I am using a youtube video at the bottom. It'll give you some more ideas

canadiancavy.webs.com/nailcutting.htm