Nail Trimming is an Essential Part of Dog Grooming
Trim nails are a clear sign of your dog’s good hygiene. Professional groomers will perform the task for squeamish owners, but nail trimming is a simple procedure if done correctly.
Nail trimming seems to be an anxiety-laden experience for many dogs. Start trimming claws during a dog’s early years so he becomes accustomed to the process. Some dogs will sit in your lap or on a table while you clip their nails, but many need some form of restraint.
In as little as a week, you can have one of those “rare” dogs who doesn’t mind nail trimming one bit.
A tip: It helps if you frequently touch and hold your puppy’s paws (cheerfully) right from the first day you get him so he understands that it is OK for you to do this to him.
There are several types of dog nail trimmers, including scissors, grinder tools and guillotine types.
Follow the steps below to trim your dogs nails:
Regular nail maintenance is more than cosmetic. Unhealthy nails can cause pain and, in rare instances, trigger irreversible damage to the dog.
A dog’s nail consists of the living pink quick and the hard outer material called the shell. The quick supplies blood to the nail and runs through the core of it. Nerves in the quick cause bleeding and discomfort when cut. Regular nail trimming will cause the quick to recede from the end. Short quicks are the preferred length for the dog’s well-being and easy maintenance.
Long nails can turn a sound paw into a splayed foot and reduce traction, and they can cause deformed feet and injure the tendons over an extended period. As the long nail hits the ground, the pressure puts force on the foot and leg structure.
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