One of the reasons why pet owners usually avoid trimming their pets’ nails is because if the cut is made quite near the animal’s quick, it will hurt the pet. Having dark-colored toenails will make detecting the end of the quick challenging. It will be best to have professionals demonstrate the process to you first prior to attempting this at home.
You may be confident enough to be able to trim safely within two millimeters of your pet’s quick, but nonetheless, keep some styptic powder or pencils just in case, so you can stop any sort of bleeding that might happen. Should you inadvertently expose your pet’s quick, consult your veterinarian. When using nail clippers, close them quickly because slow cutting could split nails. Remember your pet’s dewclaw as well. Should your pet appear stressed, try taking a break and do it again at another time.
It may be time to perform a trimming when you see nails already curl into the pads of the paw. Usually, the nails of the back feet need trimming less often when compared to the front ones. Generally, you want to be trimming your animal companion’s nails every three to four weeks.
If you have concerns about your pet health and/or behavior, make an appointment with your vet Marietta, GA.
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