How does one determine if your turtle's nails require trimming? I have read that some do trim their turtle's nails, but I don't know if that's something I need to do. With my Great Danes, they need to be done regularly (every two weeks), otherwise it can cause problems with their alignment and when they are growing, with their development. My birds' nails I do about once per year, or as needed (some require it and others do not).

I've noticed that Mishima's nails have gotten longer in the past few years (old man that he is!)- it doesn't seem to bother him at all, and his beak is fine. My old Blue Capped Cordon Bleu finch (20 years old) requires it now, when he didn't as a youngster. Do turtles usually need this more so as they age, like birds?

Cheers,

Kasie

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