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Just be as gentle as possible, take breaks between nails if you have to, and use a muzzle to keep her from biting you. Muzzles can actually calm some pups.
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I read that or cornstarch... I don't have the "Quick Stop" product they advertise, but those usually sting at 1st anyway!
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Correct trim just a little at a time... if for some reason they start to bleed we use cooking flour to stop the bleeding.... *just dry flour* it seems to work for us good luck.
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OH! If his nails are on the way longer side for now then, I think I get it... his quick may have grown out a bit too??? So if I slowly work it back, the quick will work back & it will DEF avoid hitting it or injury then (nothing's DEF when it comes 2 dog nails unless you're a groomer I guess)???
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I DID read that about overly long ones! THAT SUCKS!!! I also have one of those "Pedi Paws," but can't get them short enough with THAT thing, or it would take a YEAR! I was hoping I could trim right down where I want & file them 2night as well! NO? What happens if I do I mean?
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U have to clip little by little every other day till they're the right length or they'll bleed.. when a dog walks u should never hear their nails on the floor..
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I have a little dog with REALLY long nails (home to home adoption), & I think they're WAY longer than they should EVER get, but IDK how they're SUPPOSED 2 look! It's a Malchi, Maltchi, or just "Maltese & Chihuahua mix." Can ANYBODY help me?
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I mean my dog has a sprained leg and she bites me every time I try to clip a nail can u please tell me how to cut a dog bad leg without her bitting if it possiable.
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mujeramante89
Apr 20, 2010
i love this article, one of my little dog's nails always grows so quickly that once stick in her little paw... and we have to give her some antibiotics... -
gsoon
Feb 03, 2010
I have a 9 month old Schnoodle puppy and she has mostly dark nails. I took her to professional groomers a few times but virtually all of them trimmed her nails way too long and needs another trimming in a matter of days not weeks! I suspect the groomers were afraid of trimming her dark nail too short because of possible bleeding or infection. I also came to believe most groomers don't know how to trim dark nails right or they want her to come back to get another trimming for more business. At last I decided to trim her dark nails myself. So I need an advice(detailed). I would appreciate any helpful comments.
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susansboneyard
Aug 04, 2009
Well outlined article on trimming a dog's nails.
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LissaK
Apr 14, 2009
I hate to have to trim my dogs nails because I really don't want to hurt her. My boyfriend has done it twice before and cut too far back each time causing her to bleed. :(
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LissaK
Apr 14, 2009
I hate to have to trim my dogs nails because I really don't want to hurt her. My boyfriend has done it twice before and cut too far back each time causing her to bleed. :(
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justmesuzanne
Feb 08, 2009
Nice, clear article. I just posted a similar one. I am of the school of thought that, if you keep your dog active enough (as I do) you never need to clip nails (as I don't! ;) But I realize, sometimes people have to clip dog's nails! :D
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justmesuzanne
Feb 08, 2009
Nice, clear article. I just posted a similar one. I am of the school of thought that, if you keep your dog active enough (as I do) you never need to clip nails (as I don't! ;) But I realize, sometimes people have to clip dog's nails! :D
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dtuel
Feb 01, 2009
Try a Pedi Paws. Kinda like the dremel tool mentioned by another pet owner. Battery powered , has a guide for the toenail, very safe for the dog and a little quieter. $20 at Wal-Mart
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rtwanta
Jan 18, 2009
I have a 2 yr. old male Akita. We rescued him after he had 5 owners in his first 6 months of life. We got him at 7 months. We've tried every trick in the book to cut his nails and nothing works. He just goes ballistic. I think the only way to do this is to put him under at the vets office. I know this isn't good for him but I don't know what else to do. He's a great dog with everything else. You can play with him, take food away ect.. except cut his nails. He's 110 lbs. and not easy to hold. Thanks.
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boatman
Oct 19, 2008
I have a 3 & 1/2 year old Airedale whose toes I have mmassaged ever since she was a tiny puppy . . .she now allows me to use an electric dremel to grind her nails down . . .I blunt the nals down shaping them and then round them off smooth so they barely touch the floor . . .because we started her so young she simply lays down on the floor and allows me to do this . . . it takes about 6-10 minutes to do all four feet . . . we finish with a much anticipated treat!
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boatman
Oct 19, 2008
I have a 3 & 1/2 year old Airedale whose toes I have mmassaged ever since she was a tiny puppy . . .she now allows me to use an electric dremel to grind her nails down . . .I blunt the nals down shaping them and then round them off smooth so they barely touch the floor . . .because we started her so young she simply lays down on the floor and allows me to do this . . . it takes about 6-10 minutes to do all four feet . . . we finish with a much anticipated treat!
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taterbugbillet
Oct 19, 2008
I am also curious about the quick retreating. I inherited my fathers long haired chihuahua and just attempted to trim her nails for the first time. After cutting the hair away I noticed the middle nail was really long and the quick almost to the end of nail. Will this correct itself? taterbugbillet
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cbwest
Oct 11, 2008
Question? I am just starting to trim my dogs nails, will the quick retreat gradually over the months as the nails are trimmed a little bit at a time? Thanks, cw
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cbwest
Oct 11, 2008
Question? I am just starting to trim my dogs nails, will the quick retreat gradually over the months as the nails are trimmed a little bit at a time? Thanks, cw
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Miss Shabby Chic
Apr 13, 2008
I have three pugs and I have a heck of a time clipping their nails- they hate it! This is a great how to with tons of tips.
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Miss Shabby Chic
Apr 13, 2008
I have three pugs and I have a heck of a time clipping their nails- they hate it! This is a great how to with tons of tips.
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relala41
Feb 24, 2008
BEFORE YOU CLIP THE DOGS NAILS TURN ITS PAW OVER TO LOOK AT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE NAIL...THE PART YOU NEED TO TRIM IS HOLLOWED OUT(JUST LIKE OUR NAILS)ANY OTHER GROOMING QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO ASK...THATS WHAT I DO FOR A LIVING...PET GROOMING
