[Gpdd] [GPDD] Care: Nail trimming
Susi Eastin
ok.cavylodge at yahoo.com
Mon Mar 26 11:37:14 EDT 2007
I guess I've missed those books - I don't think
I've ever heard it recommended to turn a
piggie on his back for having his nails trimmed.
I do remember one slave saying they simply
set their piggie on a tennis racket, and then
trimmed the nails that stuck through the
racket. It worked well for them, but I never
tried it. To me, the secret is to keept the
piggie calm and still, and turning one upside
down does not keep them calm. I set them
on my lap on a towel, petting them, and
talking to them. When they are reasonably
calm, I trim one foot at a time. If they are
very stressed, we just don't do all the feet
at once. Or very much off at a time. You
can always go back and do more. When
necessary, I hold the piggie snugly against
me, or even wrap them in a towel, piggie
burrito style.
Maybe the upside down thing is supposed
to hypnotize them or something. Good luck!
Susi & the Okie Piggies
(with "Do Not Tip" printed on their tummies!)
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