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Few things cause more anxiety for both pets and their owners than the task of trimming your dog’s nails. Even though it’s a fairly simple process, most people don’t know how to trim dogs’ nails properly. It helps to start handling their feet and trimming their nails when your pup is young so that they can get used to the process. You should never use human pedicure tools or products; always use dog-friendly clippers or grinders. You can also train your furbaby to look forward to getting their paw-dicure by rewarding them with tasty treats every time you bring out the clippers.
Regular nail maintenance isn’t just a superficial beauty treatment for dogs. Unhealthy nails can cause discomfort, and in rare instances, trigger irreversible damage to your pup. Long nails cause dogs feet to splay, which reduces traction. Over time, this can cause deformed feet and tendon injuries.
Depending on their lifestyle and level of activity, some dogs wear their nails down naturally and won’t need to have them clipped as often. If your doggo’s nails touch the ground when they walk or turn sideways when your pup is standing, those babies need to be trimmed. You should never hear their nails clicking on the floor when they walk. Long nails are problematic because as the long nail makes contact with the ground, dangerous pressure is put on Fido’s foot and leg.
Before approaching your dog, it’s important to check their body language to ensure they are calm. That way, there’s less of a chance they will start moving around or lash out. Although most vets do provide nail clipping services for a small fee, you can easily do it yourself! Simply follow this guide for how to trim dogs’ nails at home.
You can also use a nail grinder if you find that easier than using clippers.
Even when you’re very careful, it’s always possible that something goes wrong during this process. Don’t panic if you see a little bit of blood on your dog’s nail. If your dog’s nail starts bleeding, try to stop the blood flow and prevent any dirt from getting in contact with the wound to avoid infections. If the blood flow doesn’t stop after 30 minutes, contact your vet.
If you cannot contact your vet and need to act immediately, use a styptic pencil or powder (can be found at any pharmacy) on the broken skin. Ice cubes can also help reduce the bleeding.