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Do I need to cut Nellies nails?
- Thread starter sally1974
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aaammmyyy
Mama Doe
A nail file could be the easier option, not sure if they need cutting though - I've only ever had Syrians and I've only ever had to file down one of mines nails because she was immobile for a while
I must add though she is such a gorgeous hamster!
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I must add though she is such a gorgeous hamster!
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sally1974
Wise Old Thumper
A nail file could be the easier option, not sure if they need cutting though - I've only ever had Syrians and I've only ever had to file down one of mines nails because she was immobile for a while
I must add though she is such a gorgeous hamster!
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Aww thank you. I have never cut a hamsters nails before but they look long in the picture. It will be a nightmare to do if they do need trimming as she is so blimmin quick :lol:
aaammmyyy
Mama Doe
Also - would it be possible to put a smooth stone in her cage?
I had a friend who put a stone in their dwarfs cage as a step up to the water bottle and it kept the nails short because she was using it everyday
A not to small not to big stone that is lol, and cleaned - I'll try and find an example xx
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sally1974
Wise Old Thumper
sally1974
Wise Old Thumper
She's so cute
My hybrid dwarf used to always have long nails, he had a rock which did help but to me they always looked long but they never bothered him or began to curl round so I didn't attempt to trim them.
Thank you, I will get a rock to see if that helps
daphnephoebe
Wise Old Thumper
If they're not curling or affecting mobility then just the stone should be enough.
I have to cut Dudes nails (Syrian) and I just bribe him with peanut butter & use nail clippers. (Human, babies ones are normally good)
For dwarf hammies they get a small grape and as they hold onto that to eat it I clip them using the nail clippers too.
I have to cut Dudes nails (Syrian) and I just bribe him with peanut butter & use nail clippers. (Human, babies ones are normally good)
For dwarf hammies they get a small grape and as they hold onto that to eat it I clip them using the nail clippers too.
kattymieoww
Warren Veteran
I've had hamsters for over twenty years.I've never had to cut their claws.They need their nails to climb etc. Why do humans feel the need to "tidy" etc.
