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The correct way to trim dogs nails
Bleeding nails and torn nails are often the result of owners not cutting a dogs nails properly. Often this is because of bad tools or not knowing how to do this properly in the first place. A dogs nails can also grow into the nail pad if neglected and sometimes the nail bed can even become infected. Many times the owners simply cut the nails too short causing them to bleed excessively, and in a few cases the dogs nail can even be pulled out if this process is not done correctly. So, let's talk just a little bit about dog nail trimming. Every dog owner should know how to do this and be comfortable in trimming their own pet's nails. It is also very important to know what to do if the dogs nails start bleeding for any reason. Most dogs have really sharp toe nails. The nails can be trimmed with special nail trimmers made especially for dogs. Be careful when trimming the nails because if you take too much off the nail, you will cut into the quick. If you do this you will cause the dog to bleed plus it is very, very painful. And this is definitely not a thing you or your dog will want to do repeat. You've probably heard the word "quick" thrown around a lot and may be wondering what exactly is the "quick". Basically, the quick is the large blood supply located inside the dogs nail. This is the area you do not want to cut into. Oh, and one more thing, if you can, it helps to have a second person. So, let me share a few helpful tips with you for trimming a dogs nails:
6. Don't forget the dew claws. This is the claw on the inner side of the dogs paw. Since dew claws do not touch the ground they are not worn down as the dog walks and tend to grow much longer than the nails on the toes. Trim dogs nails pretty frequently. If you can hear your dogs nails clicking on the floor when he walks around the room then it is time for a trim. If you let your pup's nails get too long, they can even break and cause the dogs foot and toes to be sore. Be careful not to cut into the "quick" of the dogs nails. Remember that it's not important to try and trim dogs nails all at one sitting. If you can, pick a time when your puppy or dog is tired and still and trim a only a few nails at a time. Be sure to reward your dog when it accepts its nails being cut and over time you should have an easier time when you trim dogs nails all together.
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