kittenta Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 It usually costs me around £7 maybe just under for the rabbit but i've been told today it will cost me £30 for the rabbit and two guinea pigs is this the going rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I do it myself kittenta, its really not as hard as people make out. I cant see a vet justifying more than £5 on top of an appointment fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 can't you find a groomer who can do it instead of a vet? is your vet planning to sedate them at that price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesandtwos Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I think the appointment fee is the problem. a small animal consultation is quite pricy at some vets (£14-18? ish). Is there not an experienced forumer on here willing to help out for a token fee or charity donation perhaps? (sorry, Im only experienced in trimming dogs claws,parrots nails and pufferfish teeth) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittenta Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 I've booked bunny in as he doesn't like to be handled (always been like that) and kicks up a real fuss but the vets have managed to do it quite easily before. The guinea pigs however, i'm tempted to do myself. I did my old dogs claws i realise tho that these are bigger, what precautions should i take with the piggys or should I just take them to the vets too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyBunny Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Just hold their feet up to the light so that you can see the wick of the nail and don't cut through it. HOWEVER accidents do happen - have some plain flour at hand to dab on the nail and stop the bleeding. Don't panic if it bleeds, as long as it doesn't bleed for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittenta Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 thanks for that! Is there a special nail cutter for rabbits and guinea pigs or is the dog one ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooz22 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Usually the same as the dog one. You can get some powder (styptic?) from the pet shops which clotts the quick if you catch it. If you wrap them in a towel they are less likely to struggle and I find it easier to do with their heads covered. Have a strong person hold them. Our appointment fee is around £22. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baileys_mum Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 I tend to opt out of "cutting" the nails, mine wiggle too much. I use a regular nail file and file them down. Less chance of catching the wick and causing a bleed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiglet Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 I tend to opt out of "cutting" the nails, mine wiggle too much. I use a regular nail file and file them down. Less chance of catching the wick and causing a bleed Mine HATE it but I usually get my way after placating them with chocolate drops An emery board sounds like a fantastic idea though I'll have to try it. My vet told me I could do it myself and gave me a good tip - when cutting a dark coloured claw (if piggle isn't wiggling too much), close the clippers so they are tight but not actually cutting. If the guinea pig squeaks and pulls it's foot away it's likely you are too short and will catch the quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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