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Subject: Re: just ?
Posted by Matt on July 25, 1998 at 17:11:13:

In Reply to: just ? posted by Lori on July 25, 1998 at 08:05:34:

: I purchased my glider 1 week ago his nails are very sharp and just runnung on my arms or legs causes many scratches. I have read that you can hold them in a towel to cut their nails but this seems like it will upset them. Wondering if it would be better to take them to a vet to have this done that way they don't feel like your doing something mean to them.

Lori, if you decide to take your glider to the vet for anything know that it will be very expensive. Of course, sometimes this cannot be avoided. If you practice with your glider and cut his/her nails on a regular basis then he/she will get used to the occurance and will no longer fuss about it. Whenever I cut my gliders nails I usually need someone else to hold his body and I cut the nails.
Hope this helps. Matt

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