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**fridzalone** · #1 10-19-09, 08:29 pm

One of my piggies had spurs, and I already get rid of them. And I just wondering will spurs grow again or it's just one in a lifetime case?

**fridzalone** · #2 10-20-09, 05:34 pm

Does anyone know the answer?

**Ly&Pigs** · #3 10-20-09, 05:35 pm

It is my understanding that they can grow back.

**vicky2** · #4 10-20-09, 05:38 pm

Some people suggest that it has something to do with genetics but I don't really think anyone really knows what causes them.
Good luck. :)

**fridzalone** · #5 10-20-09, 05:49 pm

Thanks all, i think I should check his feet regularly so I will know when the spurs come back...

By the way, does it hurt him when i remove the spurs? He started making uncomfortable noises when I removed the spurs, and I hate to hear that

**leyley904** · #6 10-20-09, 06:19 pm

What are spurs? Sorry, I have bunnies, no pigs. :)

**poopysmom** · #7 10-20-09, 10:16 pm

you can try with some paw paw ointment to soothe after you trim it?
aloe vera is good, but reading a vet manual, aloe vera were mentioned to cause irritation (itches) to guinea pigs.

**rabbitsncavyluv** · #8 10-20-09, 10:51 pm

Spurs often come back. They are skin tags basically.

**Tessa Bea** · #9 10-21-09, 01:28 am

Tahiri had one when I adopted her, the rescue showed me how to clip it in case it comes back again. It probably will. She didn't seem too upset at getting it clipped, I think they're a lot like calluses- extra skin that you don't really feel being clipped off.