My hamsters nails?

Question

My hamsters nails or claws or whatever you call them are pretty long. I don't want him to hurt himself when he scratches his ears but I don't know if I am suppose to cut them? And if I am then how do I do it with out hurting him?

Answer 1

no no no don' cut them i own two of 'em just let him/her be and don't worry k?

Answer 2

you dont want to do that hamsters use there nails for making nest and digging under the hay or staw to keep warm on cold nights and also hamsters have then pices of skin in there nails and if you accidently cut them to short it could make him ill very ill.oh and dont worry about him/her hurting them self cause hamsters have very delicate skin so they know  how hard to scrach so they dont hurt them selfs .dont worry im takeing vet school  oh and my moms a cirtafided vet so just take my advice he will be ok.

Answer 3

The simplest way to handle hamster claws is to rub their claw tips over some fine sandpaper.  This works out well and doesn't hurt the hamster at all.  Also, I have seen hamster wheels lined with fine sandpaper to keep the claws from getting to sharp.

Answer 4

You need to clip your hamsters nails. You might be able to have them done at a local petstore or salon. You can do it yourself, though and is pretty easy. You can buy pet/hamster nail clippers at a petstore. There is a vein running in your hamsters nails. You can normally see it. It is red and down the middle. You cut the nail right in front of that and be careful you don't cut it. If you do just get a paper towel or napkin and put pressure on it until it stops bleeding and he'll be fine!

I hope i helped!

Answer 5

take him to a vet but this is the BIRD SECTION.

Answer 6

I have had quite a few hamsters, and have never had to cut there nails.. If they are as long as you say , you should go to a vet or get someone who knows what there doing to cut them. IF you cut to far back, the little guy could bleed, and if its not cared for right, you could lose him.

Answer 7

u can cut it up u can buy a pet nai cutter

Answer 8

i have seen a pedicure kit being advertised on TV I THINK YOU SHOULD LOOK ONLINE..............pet kid aids i think

Answer 9

This is the BIRD CATEGORY not the rodent category I suggest placing your questions under the right category if you want answers from people who know about rodents like yours.