How to cut the claws of rodents?
Many rodents, which are kept in captivity, eventually grow claws, and if you do not cut them, the probability is highthe fact that they will grow wrong, twist and curl. In this case, the fingers of the animal with such claws often begin to turn out on the side when moving. This gives the animal not only inconvenience, but sometimes pain.To avoid this, It is necessary to regularly check the claws and cut them, if they have grown noticeably. In animals with light wool, this is much easier, since their claws usually contain little pigment and through them you can see the zones fed by blood.
For to trim claws without anyone's help, the animal is best planted on someSurface, holding it with one hand in an upright position. When you need to process the claws on the hind legs, the animal should be slightly raised.
The cut must follow the growth direction of the claw and repeat its normal profile. If you cut off too much, then blood can go. In this case, the open wound should be disinfected and pressed with something (preferably cotton) until the bleeding ceases completely. Such problems often occur when cutting dark claws. Therefore, for greater safety, it is always necessary to cut off very little, so as not to injure the animal.
It should be remembered that even a handy and calm animal will most likely resist very strongly and can get injured. If you can not cut your claws yourself, it's better to give it to a veterinarian.
