First of all, you should know that you have a choice in the way you can trim your dog’s nails. Not only are there a couple of different kinds of clippers but you can also use a rotary tool or sander to file your dog’s nails down. All of these tools can be used safely, though you and your dog may have your own preferences.
Rotary tools or sanders are very popular right now although they are not actually new products for use in trimming a dog’s nails. Groomers and show dog people have been using similar products for years. Whether you use one of the new models designed for pet owners (Peticure, for example) or use a professional product (made by Oster or a Dremel sanding tool), these are excellent products for trimming your pet’s nails.
Rotary sanding tools work by touching each nail and sanding or grinding away the tips. Most dogs don’t object to this process provided it is done slowly and you hold the paw as gently as possible. Some dogs may resist until they are used to the process. Most sanders are relatively quiet. Some of the professional models come in two-speed and multi-speed versions but it’s usually best to use lower settings. If you sand too fast you could remove too much nail at one time. It is possible to sand the nail down to the quick if you remove too much nail too quickly, although this is unusual. If you proceed slowly and carefully a nail sander usually works without harming your pet.
Most dogs tolerate a nail sander very well and it is easy to do a dog’s nails using one of these products. You can start doing a puppy’s nails with a nail sander or rotary tool when your puppy is just a few weeks old. If you start getting your puppy used to the rotary tool when he’s young then he shouldn’t object later on.
If you start using the rotary tool on an older dog, after he’s already had some bad experiences, it may take longer to win his trust. You should proceed very slowly, allowing the dog to sniff and check out the the sander when it’s turned off. Let him see the sander when it’s turned on from a distance. You can gradually bring it closer to him and touch his nail just for a moment. Slowly, you can get him used to using the sander on his nail for a few seconds at a time.
Whenever you work on your dog’s nails it’s always a good idea to praise and dog treat him as you do each nail and paw. Make doing your dog’s nails a pleasant experience. Try to make it fun for your dog instead of something scary.
You can handle doing your dog’s nails with a clipper or scissors the same way. Clippers come in a guillotine or scissors style. The scissors style is usually better for small and Toy dogs who have very small nails. The guillotine version is usually a better choice for medium and large dogs with bigger, thicker nails.
With either kind of nail clippers you should make sure that you only take off a small section of nail when you clip. Taking off too much nail at a time can easily lead to cutting your dog’s quick which not only hurts but will bleed. This will make your dog “foot shy” and make it very hard for you to do his nails in the future.
If your dog has white or clear nails then it should be easy for you to see the quick. Gently but firmly hold your dog’s paw and clip a small section of the nail. You can clip again if necessary but it’s better to leave the nails a little too long than to cut too short. You can always cut the nails again in a few days if necessary. Remember to give your dog treats and praise as you cut each nail.
If your dog has dark nails you should try to be even more careful because you won’t be able to see the quick. Better safe than sorry in this case. Don’t cut the nails too short.
If you do nick your dog’s quick it’s a good idea to have some styptic powder on hand to stop any bleeding. This powder is usually sold next to clippers in pet stores and online.
Trimming your dog’s nails should be a regular part of your dog’s maintenance grooming and hygiene. Nails that are too long will affect your dog’s ability to walk and can be painful to him. Do keep your dog’s nails trimmed even if you have to take your dog to a dog groomer or vet to have them done. Your dog depends on you to keep his nails looking good. Don’t let him down.
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