I always do this for our dog but they usually end up bleeding. Any Advice?
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Run your dog on concert or the sidewalk, they will naturally trim the nails down. I haven't had to cut my dogs nails in over a year.
You should be able to see the vein through the nail, that way you wont cut it...
ask a dog groomer
dont even attempt it take it to a vet . i did this once caused him terrible infection dogs have a poin in there nails wich you shouldent cut beyond as it will bleed and cause infection
dont cut the pink part, and take the dog on a walk on a pebbly road
STEP 1
Use trimmers designed for pets. Ask your veterinarian or a groomer for advice about what types of nail trimmers are best for your dog and how to use them properly.
STEP 2
Make sure the clippers are sharp.
STEP 3
Start at the tip of the nail and snip a little at a time. Look at the cut edge of the nail. When you start to see pale pink tissue near the top of the cut edge, stop. You can use a nail file to smoooth the edges further.
STEP 4
Avoid cutting into the quick, which contains nerves and blood vessels. It is painful and will bleed easily. On white nails, the quick is the pink section.
STEP 5
Be extra careful when cutting dark nails, because the quick is difficult to see.
If the tip of the nail begins to bleed, apply pressure using styptic powder or a substitute such as baby powder or cotton.
STEP 6
Avoid wiping the blood clot off the tip of the nail once the bleeding has stopped.
STEP 7
Remember to trim the dewclaw nail, on the inside of the leg. Since it doesn't touch the ground, it wears down less rapidly than the others.
STEP 8
Trim nails once or twice a month. The quick will lengthen if you don't trim the nail regularly, and long nails can cause traction problems or become ingrown.
hope this helpes
You need to be careful not to cut the quick of the nail. This is the part that contains the blood vessels, and it is this that you are cutting to make them bleed.
For dogs with clear nails, you can easily see the quick. Leave about 3-5 mm between the quick and where you trim.
If the dog has darker nails, you should just do a little shaving from the end. Trim off as little as you can; maybe start by "shaving" 3 times with each trim so as not to cut the quick.
The more you cut the nails, the more the quick recedes. If you have let your dogs nails grow for a long period of time, the quick will also grow out. Therefore, you need to be extremely careful about cutting the quick if it's been a while since the last trim.
Taking the dogs for walks on concrete or hard surfaces will help to wear down the nails and make it easier to trim.
If you do happen to cause bleeding, make sure to have styptic powder handy. This should help stop the flow of blood.
If they bleed, then you are cutting them too short. Dogs toenails should be cut just below the quick. If you look at the underneath side of the nail, there is an opening in the harder nail on the top side, where there is softer tissue. The harder surface gradually comes together and totally covers the softer tissue. This is the point at where the nail should be trimmed. Any shorter, and it's like cutting your own fingernails too close. It's hurts, bleeds, and many times gets sore before healing. Also, use a quality set of trimmers, as dull trimmers do not provide a good clean cut.
serentiy is correct. give her the 10 points
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walking your dog on the side walk is the safest way. If that dosent wirk for you but a large rough nail file. That will be safer then clipping them with nail clippers. Or you could pay 10 bucks at the vet.
Go to pet supplies plus they have everything for on pets their.
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