Not exact matches
We recommend you
trim your
dog's
nails a little bit every week to two weeks, depending on growth, to avoid possible snagging and tearing problems,
which can be very painful for your pet.
Avoiding the quick can be hard to do if your
dog has black
nails,
which makes it all the more important to
trim only the edge.
* There doesn't seem to be one favored position in
which to place your
dog for
nail trimming; experiment and see what works best for both of you.
VIP Petcare recommends
trimming your
dog's
nails, as often as it takes to prevent their
nails from touching the ground when they're standing,
which is typically every 4 weeks or so.
We've got a number of different
nail trimmers which suit different
dog sizes.
Nail trimming presents special challenges because you have to be very careful not to
trim the
nails too deeply
which is tough to do if the
dog is squirming, either from fear or from playing with a toy.
The Go Pets clippers for
dogs with sensors is an amazing
dog clipper for
nails which gives you a great
nail trimming experience.
Most groomers will also offer
nail trimming and ear cleaning services; both of
which are absolute necessities for
dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages.
Many
dogs can be cautious of having their
nails trimmed because the quick (vein in the
nail) may accidentally be cut,
which causes them pain.
Dull
nail trimmers squeeze a
dog's
nail before
trimming,
which hurts!
While waiting for their forever homes, the
dogs in our program receive regular grooming,
which includes frequent
nail trimming, ear cleaning, and teeth brushing.
Dogs can get nervous and try to get away,
which can result in
trimming their
nails too short.
Each
dog also has a nerve underneath the blood supply,
which can vary in length — touching the nerve is what makes a
dog unhappy about having his
nails trimmed.
It's also essential for them to get used to having their ears, feet and other places touched
which makes it easier to check things on a regular basis when
dogs are older
which includes having to
trim a Pom's
nails when necessary.
Use the Right
Trimmer Finding the right
nail trimmer for your
dog is essential, and your vet will know exactly
which tools to use on his or her
nails.