By keeping your dog’s nails short he can get a better grip on
surfaces as he runs or walks. Plus long nails can twist and injure his
feet. Long nails could also get caught in fabrics. Thus it is important
to trim your dog’s nails regularly. Start this important hygiene habit
when your dog is a puppy so it becomes routine. Handle your dog’s feet
and when you are ready to trim the nails, be efficient. Grasp your dog’s
foot and use a dog nail trimmer to cut off a little bit of nail at a
time while avoiding the quick. The quick is the blood and nerve supply
to the foot, which will bleed and hurt if nicked. Continue nail after
nails as long as your dog doesn’t resist. If your dog pulls away or
becomes distressed, just try another time and soon all his nails will be
trimmed. For more information, contact your vet Lakewood Ranch, FL.
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