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Old 08-12-2014, 04:34 PM   #91
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Default Re: Are your hamster's nails too long?

One of my hamsters is too lazy to sharpen her nails, like her sister/sisters did. So I have had to take her to the vet to get them cut. Its not overly expensive one time it was $35 Canadian with checkup another time it was $14
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Old 04-28-2015, 07:18 AM   #92
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Default Re: Are your hamster's nails too long?

A sand stone what has been thoroughly cleaned is great for nails, They also like to use them for look out perches.
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Old 05-14-2015, 10:02 PM   #93
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Does anyone have an opinion about if gravel paper for birds might be okay to use for hamsters' nails? Could it harm their feet or could it cause problems if they ingest it?

Also, might real sand/dirt work (rather than sand from a pet store)? I guess there could be risk of uncleanliness if you take it from outside.

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Old 05-16-2015, 05:54 AM   #94
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Default Re: Are your hamster's nails too long?

As my hams got older I noticed that they will sharpen there claws on the side of their cage kinda like cats do. When I tried to put in a stone, brick, or gravel paper they didn't use it. They will file down their nails on the inside of their house. I would try a small stone flower pot as a hide away. U shud hear little scratching noises in the early morning when they r most active and it will look like they are trying to dig through the side of their hide away. Now my hams nails r normal length n I don't cut them anymore as they need them for grip.
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Old 05-17-2015, 06:38 AM   #95
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Default Re: Are your hamster's nails too long?

Sometimes clipping the nails is the only option. When I first picked up (adopted) my WW dwarf hybrid she had her Winter coat, though when she started getting her Summer coat months later I noticed how incredibly long her nails were D: they were actually curving sideways. She is such an active hamster that I never thought this would be a problem - turns out the Winter coat was protecting the nails as well as hiding them from view.

I tried everything; sandpaper, wooden/stone climbs etc. Didnt seem to work so I had to take her to the vets. I went to my local Vets4Pets and they were fantastic, it only cost £8 to get the nails cut and they were really gentle with her

I was told it was likely the nails were long when I first adopted my hamster which is why I didnt notice (plus the longer coat hid them). When they start curving like that they wont just get worn down by normal means, and having them clipped manually is the only way. She should be fine now for a few months but Im going to be keeping an eye on them!
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Old 06-05-2015, 03:17 PM   #96
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i have a new hamster Pixie and i noticed today her nails are so long. i will try all these suggestion!
I still have my sweet Lloyd, he is 3 and really slowing down though.
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Old 06-07-2015, 12:32 PM   #97
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My Cujo's nails have gotten very long, so long that he looks like a mini wolverine. I dont know if his nails are growing unnaturally fast, as ive only had him for 9 days, but he looks like a mini wolverine. I got him a lava block, dont really have enough room in his cage for a bendy log bridge(even though id love to get him one) have thought about getting him a snack shack, i have been told that might help him. Id like to try walnuts, but if they get too much longer, im worried i may have to clip them myslef. I dont have any clippers, and cant really handle him. (read Cujos Thread) He has been more aggressive today, and i want to chalk it up to him just having an off day. But he has attacked me today, reared up on his back legs, lunged forward and bit my right ring finger through to the nail!!!so ive put him back and am ignoring him. Ive started short hand-feeding sessions try and build trust, but do not want him to associate my hands with food. help?
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Old 06-07-2015, 05:50 PM   #98
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Default Re: Are your hamster's nails too long?

Hello again Cujo. I personally let my vet clips hammy nails. The little furries are just too wiggly and I am afraid I could hurt them. This is usually an issue for older hams or hams that have been neglected. My vet only charges a small fee for this, so call a vet near you and see what they charge. It shouldn't be much and it's definitely safer for the hammy. Once it's done they should stay in shape since you've gotten the lava rock.
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Old 07-28-2015, 04:19 PM   #99
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My Pixie s nails are like this and it's impossible to clip them. I haven't been able to find a vet...
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Old 12-06-2015, 10:12 PM   #100
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My Cujo's nails have gotten very long, so long that he looks like a mini wolverine. I dont know if his nails are growing unnaturally fast, as ive only had him for 9 days, but he looks like a mini wolverine. I got him a lava block, dont really have enough room in his cage for a bendy log bridge(even though id love to get him one) have thought about getting him a snack shack, i have been told that might help him. Id like to try walnuts, but if they get too much longer, im worried i may have to clip them myslef. I dont have any clippers, and cant really handle him. (read Cujos Thread) He has been more aggressive today, and i want to chalk it up to him just having an off day. But he has attacked me today, reared up on his back legs, lunged forward and bit my right ring finger through to the nail!!!so ive put him back and am ignoring him. Ive started short hand-feeding sessions try and build trust, but do not want him to associate my hands with food. help?
Scarlet has a lava rock too. She mostly chew it though
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