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Originally Posted by YorkieRose  Why not go to a groomer..simply ask for the nails to be cut while you are waiting...I did that dozens of times a month..
When the nails are neglected, the toes will splay..and it is uncomfortable...and they can break off, causing more pain, bleeding. They can get caught in bedding, fabric and rip out the entire nail, very painful...
Now, ladies if you are going to own a dog, you are going to have to learn to clip them yourself or make a regular visit to a groomer or vet...I love dogs and take their side always!!!! |
The reason I am going to have it done at the vet while he's getting his dental is because they are going to have to actually cut the nail all the way back. I love dogs too, they're my job and my life and I definately don't think it's very kind to have a dogs nails actually cut back while they're awake at a groomer. The last time I even tried to clip his nails even just a little I caught the quick (because it's too far grown out) and he screamed and bled. I'm going to have them cut back while he's under so he won't feel it and from then on once the quick has started to receed (sp) I'm going to start clipping them back once a month like I was advised
I have 5 other dogs besides Harley and I keep all their nails trimmed myself. (oh yea 2 cats and 2 ferrets included hehe) I don't have a problem with them because they're not big babies like Harley lol and they are also bigger dogs. For example, Lady and Clovis are both in the 45-65 lbs range so their nails pretty much stay short because their normal weight keeps them trimmed back. Zeus lets me clip his with not much argument, TA only needs trims few and far between because she goes to the groomer regularly and Forest just wears his down on his owns seeing as he spends hours everyday just ripping and tearing around outside on the patio. lol
I wasn't really sure what you meant by "I love dogs and take their side always" ?