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trimming nails

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Question
When we got our pigs at the pet store they said we needed to trim their nails, but on this website ie said you didnt...  SOOOOOOOOOO what do I do?

                   Rose

Answer
You need to trim their nails about once a month. If their nails are clear, you trim to the quick. I usually just clip the edges. If their nails are dark, you can shine a flashlight under to see the quick.

This page will probably have more info:
http://www.guinealynx.info/nails.html