Afraid to Clip His Nails.. Way too Long. - YorkieTalk.com Forums

HisNameIsHarley · 02-26-2007, 06:07 PM

Harleys nails have slowing grown longer and longer and I'm too afraid to clip them because I don't know where the quick is. And besides me being worried, he's a total baby now. Even if I don't hit the quick he yelps like he's dying the second I clip down on the nail and the sound makes my heart stop.

I walk him on contrete with a harness so he can pull as hard as he likes and wear them down but I think he's to the point where that won't help much. He clicks when he walks and I hate that, I feel like I'm a bad mom. I hope to get him a dental soon and am wondering if it would be ok to ask my vet to clip back his nails even past the quick while he's under so he won't feel it. Is this ok? And if they do it will he's nails be sore afterwards? I just figured it would be the best route to go ahead and clip them back as far as possible to I can start all over and just start clipping them bi-weekly. Any input?

Bianca · 02-26-2007, 06:10 PM

I am scared also. I have a Maltese, not a Yorkie yet

I dont send mine to a groomer anymore I do it myself, but I can't cut the nails. So I go to PetSmart and they do it there for six bucks..Maybe you can try that..
Good Luck,
Bianca

azkaty · 02-26-2007, 06:13 PM

What you are describing is a sugical cut..where they cut the nails real short..I am looking to do the same thing with Ralph when he gets his teeth cleaned..Even if they bleed they stop right away..that what my vet told me..

Bianca · 02-26-2007, 06:17 PM

OOPS..I misunderstood your post, sorry..
But I am still scared to clip nails

Bianca

browniesmom622 · 02-26-2007, 06:21 PM

i had my vet do that when they neutered my boys they didnt feel it

YorkieRose · 02-26-2007, 06:23 PM

It is best to do them twice monthly..just a bit..then the quick will recede..you see if they are allowed to grow long, the quick gets longer also...and you can't get them short enough without bleeding. Do one at a time and wait to see if it bleeds, then do another.

Dawn125 · 02-26-2007, 07:47 PM

I groomed a Lhasa recently that had been to the vet for teeth cleaning a few days before. When I went to clip her nails I noticed that they were cut way back. I mean really short and obviously quicked (bled). It has only been a few days and she didn't appear to be sore at all. It you are going to have your dog sedated for the teeth anyway, I would go ahead and get the nails done at the same time. Afterwards the quick will recede back a bit more and you should be able to keep them short in the future.

Safire · 02-26-2007, 07:59 PM

Your post reminded me of the fact that I had yet to try to cut Tetley's nails! So with clippers in hand I just attempted this very scary feat...and thank god he didn't hardly notice! Hubby kept him busy with cheerios and I went to work. Phew! Just cut the tiniest bit off the end but at least no blood. I'll try again next week and go a bit further. I don't want to hurt him so we'll take it slow.

He still screams like I'm killing him when I brush him though.

mizzwanned · 02-26-2007, 09:34 PM

I am scared with London also...

PANAMA69 · 02-26-2007, 11:04 PM

search for a similar post here and you can get some help regarding this matter

HisNameIsHarley · 02-27-2007, 04:28 AM

I have decided to go ahead and have them cut back when they do his dental. Now all that's left is to get my butt and gear and get his dental scheduled! hehe

YorkieRose · 02-27-2007, 04:40 AM

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!!!!

HisNameIsHarley · 02-27-2007, 06:51 PM

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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" ?

symplistik · 02-27-2007, 09:29 PM

I'm glad this post is up because i'm scared to clip Zoey's nails too! I've only clipped one of her nails and she acted like it was the end of the world. They are extremely lonnnng. I'll probably take her to PetsMart and have them do it.

BlondieGirl87 · 02-27-2007, 09:59 PM

I have Jaden and Jewelina's nails trimmed once every two weeks at the latest by my vet. If they go to their vet or groomer in between them I have them trimmed then as well. I find it is best to keep them quite short, then you only have to nip the slightest bit off and it doesn't bother the dog at all. I tried once to do it myself but then I didn't want to hurt either of them or get a bleeder so I decided to let my vet or personal groomer do it for them. It's around 7-10 bucks and pays for my ease of mind.

02-26-2007, 06:07 PM	#1
HisNameIsHarley YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,119	Afraid to Clip His Nails.. Way too Long. Harleys nails have slowing grown longer and longer and I'm too afraid to clip them because I don't know where the quick is. And besides me being worried, he's a total baby now. Even if I don't hit the quick he yelps like he's dying the second I clip down on the nail and the sound makes my heart stop. I walk him on contrete with a harness so he can pull as hard as he likes and wear them down but I think he's to the point where that won't help much. He clicks when he walks and I hate that, I feel like I'm a bad mom. I hope to get him a dental soon and am wondering if it would be ok to ask my vet to clip back his nails even past the quick while he's under so he won't feel it. Is this ok? And if they do it will he's nails be sore afterwards? I just figured it would be the best route to go ahead and clip them back as far as possible to I can start all over and just start clipping them bi-weekly. Any input? __________________ LeeAnn Harley Remember.. Dog is God Spelled Backwards

02-26-2007, 06:13 PM	#3
azkaty & "The Bunny" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 806	What you are describing is a sugical cut..where they cut the nails real short..I am looking to do the same thing with Ralph when he gets his teeth cleaned..Even if they bleed they stop right away..that what my vet told me.. __________________ Katy

02-26-2007, 06:21 PM	#5
browniesmom622 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ny Posts: 11,253 Blog Entries: 5	i had my vet do that when they neutered my boys they didnt feel it __________________ We Love our Yt Angel! My Website< > FB page

02-26-2007, 06:23 PM	#6
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	nails It is best to do them twice monthly..just a bit..then the quick will recede..you see if they are allowed to grow long, the quick gets longer also...and you can't get them short enough without bleeding. Do one at a time and wait to see if it bleeds, then do another.

02-26-2007, 07:47 PM	#7
Dawn125 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central California Posts: 445	I groomed a Lhasa recently that had been to the vet for teeth cleaning a few days before. When I went to clip her nails I noticed that they were cut way back. I mean really short and obviously quicked (bled). It has only been a few days and she didn't appear to be sore at all. It you are going to have your dog sedated for the teeth anyway, I would go ahead and get the nails done at the same time. Afterwards the quick will recede back a bit more and you should be able to keep them short in the future. __________________ Dawn (Brandy & Titan's mom)

02-26-2007, 06:10 PM	#2
Bianca No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York Posts: 761	I am scared also. I have a Maltese, not a Yorkie yet I dont send mine to a groomer anymore I do it myself, but I can't cut the nails. So I go to PetSmart and they do it there for six bucks..Maybe you can try that.. Good Luck, Bianca

02-26-2007, 06:17 PM	#4
Bianca No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York Posts: 761	OOPS..I misunderstood your post, sorry.. But I am still scared to clip nails Bianca

02-26-2007, 07:59 PM	#8
Safire Addicted to Tetley Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 964	Your post reminded me of the fact that I had yet to try to cut Tetley's nails! So with clippers in hand I just attempted this very scary feat...and thank god he didn't hardly notice! Hubby kept him busy with cheerios and I went to work. Phew! Just cut the tiniest bit off the end but at least no blood. I'll try again next week and go a bit further. I don't want to hurt him so we'll take it slow. He still screams like I'm killing him when I brush him though. __________________ Safire Tetley See me on Dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?452576

02-26-2007, 09:34 PM	#9
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	I am scared with London also...

02-26-2007, 11:04 PM	#10
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	search for a similar post here and you can get some help regarding this matter

02-27-2007, 04:28 AM	#11
HisNameIsHarley YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,119	I have decided to go ahead and have them cut back when they do his dental. Now all that's left is to get my butt and gear and get his dental scheduled! hehe __________________ LeeAnn Harley Remember.. Dog is God Spelled Backwards

02-27-2007, 04:40 AM	#12
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	nails 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!!!!

02-27-2007, 09:29 PM	#14
symplistik Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 133 Blog Entries: 1	I'm glad this post is up because i'm scared to clip Zoey's nails too! I've only clipped one of her nails and she acted like it was the end of the world. They are extremely lonnnng. I'll probably take her to PetsMart and have them do it. __________________ Zoey's mommy I'm officially addicted to Yorkies!

02-27-2007, 09:59 PM	#15
BlondieGirl87 No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Big Friendly City :) Posts: 4,236	I have Jaden and Jewelina's nails trimmed once every two weeks at the latest by my vet. If they go to their vet or groomer in between them I have them trimmed then as well. I find it is best to keep them quite short, then you only have to nip the slightest bit off and it doesn't bother the dog at all. I tried once to do it myself but then I didn't want to hurt either of them or get a bleeder so I decided to let my vet or personal groomer do it for them. It's around 7-10 bucks and pays for my ease of mind.