My Robo's claws are overgrown - what to do?

[Metermaid]

I noticed last night that my little Robo's claws seem quite overgrown, they appear to actually be curling - what should I do?

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks

MM

[souffle]

Robos are so quick and small it will be hard to cut the nails but it would be best if they be done. You can either do this with baby scissors or a baby nail clipper. Try giving him something nice to eat and sit him on a wire mesh tray so the feet drop through then quickly clip. If they are tame you can hold the foot gently between thumb and finger and press gently so the toes spread then get someone else to clip the nail. It is not easy but even if you do one nail a day they will soon be done. You may have to take them to the vet if you cannot manage it yourself. Be careful not to cut too low or they will bleed. Try giving them large beach pebbles, well washed to scramble over to rub the claws down. There is an article here you can read.
http://www.hamstercentral.com/user.php? ... ticle&a=16

[Metermaid]

Originally Posted by souffle

Robos are so quick and small it will be hard to cut the nails but it would be best if they be done. You can either do this with baby scissors or a baby nail clipper. Try giving him something nice to eat and sit him on a wire mesh tray so the feet drop through then quickly clip. If they are tame you can hold the foot gently between thumb and finger and press gently so the toes spread then get someone else to clip the nail. It is not easy but even if you do one nail a day they will soon be done. You may have to take them to the vet if you cannot manage it yourself. Be careful not to cut too low or they will bleed. Try giving them large beach pebbles, well washed to scramble over to rub the claws down. There is an article here you can read.
http://www.hamstercentral.com/user.php? ... ticle&a=16

That's really helpful advice, thanks so much