Dog Groom

dog groom

Dogs that do a lot of walking or running on paved surfaces will require less trims as the hard surface will tend to keep their nails filed down. But to allow a dog’s nails to get too long is to invite trouble. The nails can break which can be uncomfortable and even painful for the dog. Also, as the nails get too long they tend to bend to one side which is also uncomfortable for the dog. Clippers made especially for dog nails are available that make do-it-yourself nail trimming a breeze. Let him sniff the clippers and as always, giving treats in conjunction with the procedure will make the pet eventually look forward to the task. The built-in safety guard helps avoid over-cutting. However, even with these great clippers that promote proper cutting, care needs to be taken that you don’t cut the nail so short that you hit the quick and cause bleeding. Usually, the nail will change color at the quick and with experience, you will be able to cut the nails shorter without hitting the quick.