Five adult dogs were found with excessively long toenails during this inspection. (michiganpuppymills.com)
Many factors contribute to making nail trims a dreaded activity, among which is the fact that constant stimulus from long toenails contacting the ground sensitizes the nail bed, making it very uncomfortable for the feet to be handled and predisposing them to the development of arthritis. (twohandsfourpaws.com)
Each dog's nails are different, but very long toenails often become dry and cracked, with a clear separation of the living tissue and the insensitive nail. (dogsnaturallymagazine.com)