[msobey]

We have a four year old yorkie and up until about a year ago he always let me groom him and clip his nails. However, now he will not let me touch his paws. We have been to 3 different vets and they all have said there is nothing wrong with his paws, he is fine. I don't know why he started to do this but I can't clip his nails. I took him to a groomer the other day to see if she could get his nails clipped but she couldn't get him to calm down enough. He has luxating patellas and she didn't want to hurt him. She suggested I see the vet to get some anti anxiety pills for him. I called a few vets today, one told me the price I give them to him a few hours before I take him in to get his nails clipped. However, the other vet said they take weeks before they will work and that I'd be better off bringing him in to be sedated. I'd rather not sedate him. I've tried natural calming aids and they worked enough to trim his legs but he won't let me touch his paws. Anyone had experience with anti anxiety meds? I'd rather use those than sedate him. We have a baby due next month and he has to have his nails clipped they are too long and I don't want him scratching her.