Thread: Clipping Nails
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Old 01-01-2005, 11:18 AM   #3
lucynfred
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Wink nail clipping

For the tiny one, human nail clippers will work if they are not old and craggy. I always hold a paw gently, but then firmly if they're wiggling. Talk a lot in high pitch cuddle tones, and have someone else hold a treat in front of 'em. It is so easy to clip off too much though. If he's just ten weeks, I would say just snip off the tiniest bit. That way the first time should be a good experience and you can always take off more later. The noise can sometimes scare them more than anything, so make sure you talk really good and chipper to him when you snip. I do a paw, then treat, a paw, then treat. If he starts bleeding, dab it with flour unless you have the sckiptic (sp?) stuff. When your done, praise super lots. Let him know how wonderful he did!

Good luck!

-Lori
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