Clipping your Dogs Nails

A good way to tell if your dogs nails are getting to long is if you hear clicking on the floor when they walk or if their nails are getting snagged in your carpet. Your dog's nails should just touch the ground when it walks. If you hear the clicking or see your dog is struggling with the carpet, it is time for a nail trimming.

Knowing not only how, but also when to cut a dog's nails is so important. Your dog's nails are growing constantly, just like yours. How often your dogs nails will need trimmed is determined by your dog’s lifestyle. If you dog does a lot of his walking on hard surfaces, he/she may not need much extra attention from you on their nails as the hard surfaces will naturally help to keep its nails filed down. However, if like our dogs, your dog mainly stays on softer surfaces, clipping your dog’s nails is an essential part of his or her grooming.

Not knowing how to cut a dog's nails and failure in clipping dog nails can lead to pain in your dog’s paws and can lead to permanent damage and malformation. If you are nervous about clipping your dog’s nails, take your dog to the vet and watch them clip its nails the first few times. Be observant of what type of clippers your vet uses and how you vet interacts with your dog while performing the trimming.

Clippers come in many sizes and shapes; the most important thing is to look for a tool that you can handle easily. Choose from a scissors-like clipper or a guillotine-style clipper. Another alternative is an electric nail grinder, which is expensive but less likely to cut the sensitive vein (the quick) inside the nail.

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