Comments on How to Clip a Chihuahua's Toenails

I'll try this....my chi screams at the top of her lungs if she even SEES clippers...if the towel trick doesn't work, it's off to the groomer (which stresses her out, too).

Leew, it sounds like you have quite a wiggly chi. If she won't hold still enough for you even when wrapped in a towel you might need to think outside the box. Taking her for a walk daily on sidewalk or asphalt can help to grind down long nails. One thing we also do is have the vet trim the nails anytime they are put under anesthesia for any reason - typically this is during the annual teeth cleaning. Other than that, I would suggest spending time wrapping her up in a towel to snuggle without attempting to trim nails until she is used to it and holds still. Giving treats can help make it a happy experience too. Ease into playing with her feet until she's comfortable with that and hopefully she will be calm enough to try clipping the nails. I hope that helps!

hon, this all sounds great for a normal chi, but my chi come from a byb and will not be still for anybody..thanks anyway...do you have any ideas for a chi that wont be still?