Since my hamster's nail grows pretty long and curve, I searches lots web-sites for cutting hamsters nails. However, not many people knows how to do that because it is too hard to make hamster stay not not move. When I was almost give up, I found some you tube movie shows how to cut Djungarian hamster's nails. Her hamster is so stable like a toy.
I practice many times, and finally get the technique.
First ,we should prepare some tools:
1.Nail scissors
2. Nail polisher
3. good lighting
4. Treat
Notice: don't do this at night!!
Hamsters are nocturnal animals, so they are very active at night time. So, what I suggest is to cut their nails during afternoon.
The ways to cut the nails:
For the back paws is easier; you can just give him some treats and he will concentrate on eating and you can grab his paw and cut the nails.
For the front paws(& back paws together), this need some techniques.
1. hold him on your hand (face up).
2.put your thumb and middle finger under his armpits. (this will make him not moving his paws)
3. when he is stable use nail scissors to cut the nails.
better doing this under good lighting then you can see clear.
4.after finish cutting nails, you can use nail polisher to polish the edges.
5. after cutting the nails don't forget give him a treat!
5. after cutting the nails don't forget give him a treat!
For some hamster really unstable, some people try to stick the fine sandpaper inside the running wheel.
Usually pet store don't know how to cut hamster's nails, but veterinarian can help to do that.
After cutting nails, hamster will not get hurt when playing wheel.
After cutting nail, he is so happy!
