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Guinea Pig Toe Nail Clipping.

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Question
I just cut my guinea pig's toe nails and I accidentally cut too deep in the toe nail. It was bleeding a lot, but the bleeding finally stopped...I can't stop crying..I'm so scared that I hurt her...Will my guinea pig be okay??? Do I need to clean her toe nail?? What Do I need to clean it with?

Answer
Hi Joseph

Dont worry!

This happens to everyone who tries to cut a piggies nails. It does hurt the pig a little bit but only the same as us having a small cut on our finger. She will be totally fine.

You could put some tea tree oil on her nail if you like though.

Andy