Tips on Trimming Nails

The website Professor's House features an article titled Dog Grooming Made Easy. A section is devoted to trimming nails. Some of the important points in my view are:

• Nails should be trimmed about once per month.


• Scissors or clippers are used but they are specially made ones for dog nail trimming.


• Dogs are made comfortable with paw handling with encouraging pats and treats.


• Examine the nails. Cutting should occur behind where the nail curvature begins.


• Err on the side of under trimming.


• Find the quick if you can and avoid reaching it. But if accidentally reached be prepared to clot bleeding with cotton balls and through other means as necessary.