Who clips the nails? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Ashley V · 11-12-2008, 06:21 PM

Who clips the babies nails? Do you do it, have someone else do it, or know how to do it, but would rather have someone else do it.

Rudys Mom · 11-12-2008, 06:35 PM

I would be afraid to do that. I let my groomer clip their nails.

I wish I wasn't afraid though, it would save me some money.

JeanieK · 11-12-2008, 06:39 PM

I do it, but only clip the very end. I'm thinking about getting one f those new Pedi Paws.

SweetPea53 · 11-12-2008, 06:47 PM

The 1st two times Lil' Miss Izzie had her's clipped her vet did it...I have since purchased a Petipaw and trim them myself....just a lil bit each week...

JeanieK · 11-12-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetPea53

The 1st two times Lil' Miss Izzie had her's clipped her vet did it...I have since purchased a Petipaw and trim them myself....just a lil bit each week...

Do you like the pedipaws? I'm thinking of getting one.

Breny · 11-12-2008, 06:53 PM

I do them all

BubblPopElectrc · 11-12-2008, 07:25 PM

None of the above!

Occasionally I do, the vet will sometimes but the groomer mostly does it.

jencar98 · 11-12-2008, 07:41 PM

I clip them all and then smooth the nail with the Peticure. We've always trimmed the cats claws and being used to doing that helped when it came to the yorkies, although they didn't make it easy at first.

SweetPea53 · 11-12-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

Do you like the pedipaws? I'm thinking of getting one.

Sorry Jeanie, meant to say I use the Pedicure...which Lil' Miss Izzie and I love...I think being battery or ac operated might work better than just a battery operated model..jmo...

no3yshhc0la · 11-12-2008, 07:49 PM

When Sasha was younger, I used to trim her nails just a little bit when they looked like they were getting long. Then one time when I tried doing it, I accidently must've gotten too close to the quick and she definitely let me know. I haven't been able to do them since. Now she just gets them done when she goes to get groomed.

stellarstarx · 11-12-2008, 08:12 PM

I leave that part to the groomer. I'm too afraid to do it myself. I've never even tried! I can do everything else except clip her nails.

Ashley V · 11-12-2008, 08:18 PM

My groomer just taught me how to clip the nails tonight. I was taking them half way between their groomer visits to PetSmart to get their nails trimmed and it was $8 a dog. I told her today and she was like "Goodness let me show you!" and I clipped both Chip and Smokey all by myself. So now, she'll clip their nails every six weeks and I'll do their nails in between.

mizzwanned · 11-12-2008, 08:35 PM

Cut nails??! who me?? lol Yea right i try but none of them will let me. I just pay for them to get it done

robintaff · 11-12-2008, 09:11 PM

I try to trim mine once a week...just the tips, after a bath. I have gotten too close before and they do let me know. I keep mine in full coat, so I do their grooming...retired hairdresser. The only thing I'm not comfortable with is removing the hair in the ear. I usually have the vet help out there.

Amanda7 · 11-12-2008, 09:37 PM

I've always done them myself, with a little help from hubby. I recently bought the new Dremel for pet nails, and it works great. It doesn't hurt them and it's very quiet.

View Poll Results: Who clips the nails?
I do it	97	45.75%
Someone (family, friend, etc) else does it	6	2.83%
Groomer does it	86	40.57%
I know how to do it, but prefer someone else to do it	23	10.85%
Voters: 212. You may not vote on this poll

11-12-2008, 06:21 PM	#1
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	Who clips the nails? Who clips the babies nails? Do you do it, have someone else do it, or know how to do it, but would rather have someone else do it. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

11-12-2008, 06:35 PM	#2
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	I would be afraid to do that. I let my groomer clip their nails. I wish I wasn't afraid though, it would save me some money. __________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

11-12-2008, 06:47 PM	#4
SweetPea53 ~Izzie~ My Lil' Sweetie Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: So. California (Santa Clarita) Posts: 2,348	The 1st two times Lil' Miss Izzie had her's clipped her vet did it...I have since purchased a Petipaw and trim them myself....just a lil bit each week... __________________ Don't Worry, Be Happy

11-12-2008, 06:53 PM	#6
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	I do them all __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

11-12-2008, 06:39 PM	#3
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I do it, but only clip the very end. I'm thinking about getting one f those new Pedi Paws.

11-12-2008, 07:25 PM	#7
BubblPopElectrc Kyle Plus 3 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6,929	None of the above! Occasionally I do, the vet will sometimes but the groomer mostly does it. __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Brooklyn, and Coral

11-12-2008, 07:41 PM	#8
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	I clip them all and then smooth the nail with the Peticure. We've always trimmed the cats claws and being used to doing that helped when it came to the yorkies, although they didn't make it easy at first. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

11-12-2008, 07:49 PM	#10
no3yshhc0la No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 131	When Sasha was younger, I used to trim her nails just a little bit when they looked like they were getting long. Then one time when I tried doing it, I accidently must've gotten too close to the quick and she definitely let me know. I haven't been able to do them since. Now she just gets them done when she goes to get groomed.

11-12-2008, 08:12 PM	#11
stellarstarx Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 123 Blog Entries: 2	I leave that part to the groomer. I'm too afraid to do it myself. I've never even tried! I can do everything else except clip her nails. __________________ It's Lola's world, I just live in it.

11-12-2008, 08:18 PM	#12
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	My groomer just taught me how to clip the nails tonight. I was taking them half way between their groomer visits to PetSmart to get their nails trimmed and it was $8 a dog. I told her today and she was like "Goodness let me show you!" and I clipped both Chip and Smokey all by myself. So now, she'll clip their nails every six weeks and I'll do their nails in between. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

11-12-2008, 08:35 PM	#13
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	Cut nails??! who me?? lol Yea right i try but none of them will let me. I just pay for them to get it done __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

11-12-2008, 09:11 PM	#14
robintaff Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 162	I try to trim mine once a week...just the tips, after a bath. I have gotten too close before and they do let me know. I keep mine in full coat, so I do their grooming...retired hairdresser. The only thing I'm not comfortable with is removing the hair in the ear. I usually have the vet help out there.

11-12-2008, 09:37 PM	#15
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	I've always done them myself, with a little help from hubby. I recently bought the new Dremel for pet nails, and it works great. It doesn't hurt them and it's very quiet. __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.