Animal Clinic of La Plata
Veterinarian
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Services - Grooming
Pedicure
Keeping your pet’s nails trimmed ensures they can walk comfortably. Long nails can become uncomfortable for your pet, so regular nail trims are important. A dog's nails can grow too long and cause damage when the pet scratches itself. If your pet has long toenails, it might also leave scratch marks on your wood floors or furniture. Sadly, for some dogs, nail trimming is a frightening experience. Here are some easy-to-follow tips on how to give your dog a relaxing and enjoyable pedicure.
Start early. As soon as you bring a new puppy into your home, practice holding each of your puppy's paws for just a few seconds.
Reward and praise your puppy if it stays calm. If it struggles, don't force the issue, but try again every day until your dog
realizes you aren't trying to hurt it.
Know when to trim. It's time to trim your pet's nails when you hear its nails clicking on the floor as it walks through the
house. Or, if your dog's claws are snagging in the carpet. Also, keep an eye on the dewclaws. Oftentimes, these are
removed when your pet is young, but if your pet still has its dewclaws, make sure to trim these, also. Because
dewclaws are located above the pads, they don't get worn down naturally and can grow back into the toe itself.
Know the nails. Before you begin trimming your pet's nails, learn a little about nail anatomy. Each nail is made up of the nail itself and the quick. The quick is the dark base that supplies blood to the nail. Avoid clipping into the quick or you'll cause excessive bleeding and pain to the dog. With white nails, the quick is easy to spot. If your dog has black nails, the quick might not be visible at all so be extra careful as you trim.
Stop any bleeding. If you accidentally cut too deeply, you can cause a small amount of bleeding. Use styptic powder to stop bleeding. Cutting the quick hurts your dog so make sure to be extra careful or the next time you clip your dog's nails, it might be less willing to participate.Congratulate your pet. When all your pet's nails are nicely trimmed, praise your dog enthusiastically and reward it with a special treat. You want nail trimming to be something your pet looks forward to (or at least doesn't mind) instead of a stressful episode.
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