How can i get my hamster to file down his nails?

i recently noticed my hamsters nails are getting really long. he doesnt like to be handled and even when i took him into pets at home to see if they could tame him with me they nearly lost him because he ran away when they tried to pick him up. baring in mind i cant pick up my hamster and literally cut his nails for him is there anything i can buy or use that will file his nails?How can i get my hamster to file down his nails?
Here's an easy trick: put his water bottle higher up in the cage and put a brick underneath the water bottle so that he has to climb on top of it in order to drink. The brick will file down his nails little by little as he gets a drink. I would NOT recommend trying to trim his nails yourself for two reasons: (1) you could seriously scare the poor little guy and (2) with such small paws and nails and all of the squirming that is likely to be happening, it is just wayyy to easy to accidentally hurt the hammy.How can i get my hamster to file down his nails?
You will need to go to a local vet to have them cut professionally. My hamster had that problem too, I tried to file them down myself, with no result. Going to the vet and having this done can be quite distressing for hamsters, but it is necessary to ensure that the nails don't get as bad as to curl around and become ingrown. Hope this helps. P.S. Do NOT try to cut them off yourself, if hamsters nails are cut too short then this can cause bleeding and obviously many problems after this.
well all i can say is take out all the bedding and line the bottom of the cage with sandpaper and chase him around the cage for like half an hour. you'll groom him and he'll exercise at the same time
THERES A NAIL CLIPPER YOU CAN BUY IN THE PET SHOPS.


Also before you pick your hamster up let him sniff your hands and pet him gently do this a few times bfore picking him up then gently reach for him and pick him up..





Good luck x