Clipping Dogs Nails

There are two possible suggestion that came in my mind as I read your post, (1) don't cut their nails, or they'll bleed. I think it would be better if the nails grow the normal way. The same as I do with our pets. Another (2) is that you should ask for professional assistance - find a pet groomer or a veterinarian that would make sure trimming your pet's nails are done safely. It would only cost you some money, though. I hope this short and simple tips be of some help to you.

Nail trimming is very important, and the lenght of the nails should be checked on a regular basis to make sure they're not getting too long. Long nails can cause walking problems, and they can also get so long that they curl and actually grow into the dogs skin- not a pretty sight. First of all, don't take a lot off the nail when you clip- just take of the tips. Tipping the nails weekly will help the quik (the vein inside the nail) retract- that way the following week when you tip the nail, you wont hit the quick. Before you trim the nails though- go to the pet store and get some quik stop. This is a powder that you put on the nail in case it does start to bleed- it stops the bleeding. There are some cases where you trim the dogs nails and not a drop of blood is seen, but then the dog gets on a hard surface such as cement or tile, and the nail will then bleed- so having quik stop around is best.

My dog's nails have grown quite a bit and forever we are getting scrathed by him.We have tried clipping his nails and every time he bleeds.Its so painful to see him bleed.Now he is so scared the he never allows anyone to go near him with the nail cutter.I even asked my vet to help and he also made him bleed.I hope I can find some clue from your responses.

I don't help my dog to clip her nails, as she always dig the soil and her nails will be 'trimmed' nicely by herself. I bought a nail clipper when she was young, thinking of clipping her nails for her. The groomer taught us to cut off the white part, as in never cut the red part in the middle. She told us, usually just cut a little bit only. Perhaps you can bring your dog for washing or grooming and ask the groomer to teach you how to cut your dogs' nails.

Before when he's still a puppy I cut his nails but now that he's a grown up dog I'm afraid that I might hurt him and bite me. I tried to send him to a vet to have his nails clip although it is kind of expensive I am sure that he's in good hands and safe of bleeding.

I cut make own dogs nails. The trick is to take it slowly. Cut a little bit off the end over and over again until you can see the quick. You can also get a dermal to use if you do not want to use a clippers. This way you can just grind a little bit off each time you do it.

I would have to say just cut them as far back as you think you can. You can buy some stuff to stop the bleeding if you accidently cut the quick. If you can not afford that stuff then you can also use flour to stop the bleeding. Even breeders and vets have cut the quick upon occasion don't feel bad if you do by accident. Good luck I hope this helps.