I was just wondering what you guys do to keep your rats toes from being so sharp. I love letting my babies sit on my shoulder but a few of them are very active climbing from one side to the other. I wouldn't mind accept that their toes are so sharp they scratch my neck up so I look like I have a rash. How do I keep their toe nail clipped?
Those sharp little toes
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melissa0125
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i have a brick in my cage under their water bottle. they have to climb on it to get water and the brick files their nails some
Chevalrose
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I usually end up trimming them myself. I have a pair of small children's nail clippers and every once in a while get a few toes here and there. Some of my rats are actually good about biting their own nails...but others could care less Lol. They squirm at first, but after a few weeks of getting used to the routine, they accept it (since they seem to realize just letting me do it gets it done faster).
If you're not comfortable with clipping nails yourself, you can try a rock or brick under the water bottle or somewhere they travel often.
If you're not comfortable with clipping nails yourself, you can try a rock or brick under the water bottle or somewhere they travel often.
jorats
Loving rats since 2002.
I clench my teeth and remind myself I love them until they jump off me. lol
If they are really sharp, I'll trim them as well.
If they are really sharp, I'll trim them as well.
