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Old 06-28-2005, 07:49 PM   #1
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Omg Nail clipping a yorkie. Impossible??!!

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I need a sanity check here...

I have been taking Stomper to the groomers for the entire time we have had him. He hates it, but I've never been told until now that he is a bad boy! He is fine getting cute, paws groomed, ears trimmed, etc. However, the last few times he has gone, the gal said he nipped at her when she tried to cut his nails (which I was surprised and embrassed since Stomper is just a lovable bundle of joy!). Well...over the weekend I took him to get groomed again. They were able to do everything but his nails. They said I'll have to take him to the vet to get him drugged up before getting his nails cut. I was shocked by the comment, so I took him to a different place today (referral that this person could do anything!) and she had the same problem. I actually was able to watch her do it and Stomper was so stressed out. He was a reck. He was drooling, jumping, crying, etc. She finally said she couldn't do it and also said that some yorkie's are like that. They hate their nails done.

Do any of your yorkie's have this problem? If so...what do you do??? Any sugggestions would be great. I don't want to drug him up, but I also know it is important to have their nails cut. Please advise.
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Old 06-28-2005, 07:54 PM   #2
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I cut my puppies nails while their asleep. My older dogs, I don't have a problem with. As far as the groomers, ask them to leave the nails and try doing it yourself when their asleep. Good luck!
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Old 06-28-2005, 08:00 PM   #3
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Poor baby - Some yorkies really do get stressed at this. I wouldn't go with drugs until you try other options.

Instead of a groomer - can you take them to a real VET to get his nails clipped ? Vets seem to induce a little intimidation - mine sit perfectly for the vet....

It sounds like you have a very spunky boy but if you don't get him used to it - he'll always freak ....See if your vet can clip them without you right there where he can see you ....

This is just an Idea....I'd love to see what others say about this - They act like they're on the torture Rack when it comes to their nails ....my youngest Cheri acts like I'm going to beat her when she sees the clippers.

Also - An emery board - a ROUGH emery board will help keep them short and it's quick too.
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I wait until they are just waking up like Kimbery said, but I still always have the styptic powder on hand, just in case. Tino is a dream when I do his nails, but sometimes I think I am going to break a bone or something where Bunny is concerned bc she can really start squirming and gets out of control! I bet he got clipped a little short once at the groomer and just had a bad experience. My sister gives her cats some baby Benadryl to make them a little sleepy so that she can clip their nails. I would probably try that with Tino and Bunny before I took them to the vet to get their nails clipped.
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I would not dare touch my baby's nails,let alone she does not even like to be brushed!
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Old 06-28-2005, 08:12 PM   #6
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Mine have been cut to where they bleed before so it's no wonder they don't like it. I don't even like to have mine done when I get a manicure. I especially hate my toenails getting clipped. I think yiu can file them instead of clipping if hyou do it often enough. It might be worth a try.
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Old 06-28-2005, 08:13 PM   #7
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I had Cooper's nails clipped by the vet on Monday. I held him and the vet had no problem cutting them. If I would try that at home, I'd be a nervous wreck and sweating bullets!

The groomer that I've used for Carter hasn't had any problems but Cooper is way more feisty than him. I may end up with problems if I ever try to have Cooper's clipped by a groomer.

Pebbles Mom -- hang in there . . . Cooper didn't like baths, dryings or getting brushed but he's getting better each time!
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Old 06-28-2005, 08:15 PM   #8
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What is it with these "second born"??? It seems like all of us have the same issue... our first Yorkies are perfect little angels, so we decided to adopt a second Yorkie and they are little hellions!!!
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I cut Stewie's nails:

1. I put him on his back on my lap and massage his paws for a bit, then rub his belly.

2. I let him sniff the clippers and talk softly (baby talk) to soothe him.

3. I go to town as quickly and efficiently as possible!

I've made him bleed once out of the dozen or so times I've done it. Not bad for a non groomer, huh? That one time I put some flour on it and it was fine.

Sing to your Yorkie when you're doing it and let them know that everything's gonna be great! Doing it when their sleepy is not a bad idea, either.
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Hey all, groomer to the rescue. LOL just kidding. First off, the groomer you use may pinch his paws or squeeze a little too hard and he doesn't like it. If he nipped at her then she was doing something to him that he didn't want to be done and she should have just given him some time to chill and then tried again OR waited for you to get there and have you hold him so she could clip the nails.

I would try to have the groomer wait for you to come back to get him and have you hold him while she clips his nails. That is what I do if a dog just doesn't want them done. If she isn't willing to do it that way then the hell with her. (JMO)

Otherwise you can try what I do with Memphis. He isn't a big fan of the nail clippers so I take him for a walk or whatever to tire him out as much as I possibly can and then I take a really good sharp pair of nail clippers (the thing blade ones are the best. Thick ones aren't good cause it puts pressure on the dogs nail and they do feel it and dont like it). I have my boyfriend hold him not too tight but enough so that he cant take off on me and I clip his nails really quickly. Just take off a little bit at a time. If they arent short enough repeat the clipping after a few minutes. This way the dog isn't stressing out and you aren't getting ticked off. Keep a little bit of baking soda handy just in case you nick the quik and they bleed. just put a dab of baking soda on the nail that is bleeding and try not to let them walk around. If they get blood on something poor some peroxide on it and it should take care of it without damaging whatever is is's color.

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HA! Kristy- you sound like a pro! But let me just tell ya... they HATE when I sing! They would really need drugs if I tried that method! When I am in the car with them and I start singing, Bunny will actually HOWL bc she wants me to shut up sooo badly!!!!
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Oh and before i forget, try to avoid having to have your dog muzzled, if you go to a groomer and they make a comment about your dog being nippy. If possible insist that you are there when they are doing whatever it is that needs to be muzzled for. Muzzles seriously stress a dog out. BIG TIME!!
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I have always cut Otis's toe nails. He's sooo passive he just sits there like a pampered socialite and lets me do what I want to his nails. I love that little guy.

Anyway, I have noticed that after taking Otis for long daily walks, his nails get filed down naturally by the cement, and I only have to trim like three of his nails.

Maybe you should try taking your baby for more walks and see if they naturally file down themselves.
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First of all, I'm glad I'm not alone! Secondly, thanks for the advise of cutting his nails. I do have a few questions for the "pros" out there...

1) What type of clippers do you use? Can you please email me a picture to give me an idea?

2) How far do you cut the nail down? I'm really scared to do this...I don't want to go too far and make him bleed. If he does bleed, could it be serous?

Please advise. I don't know what I would do without YT!
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Make it as shallow as you can. You can always go back over the same nail if the nail is still too long, but I always try to go really shallow.
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