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Sandysbabies · 02-12-2009, 11:03 AM

The tech that does Kayla's nails told me she had a long quick and to be really careful. I am afraid of hurting her so I always take her in to the vet. I called the vet we bought our mini schnauzer from and asked him how he got Lexi's nails sooooo short. He cuts them and uses a dremmel. You have to be careful even with it. I had never seen nails that short before. She is 8mo. old. I also have the Pedipaw but I am really a coward. I have been afraid to use it on them too. I got Tina's hair caught in the dremmel and it just scares me. Good luck with your baby and she will do just fine in her surgery. The hard part is keeping the little buggers still when they get home.

mscat · 02-12-2009, 11:12 AM

I am going to purchase the Pedi Paws today. I think they are great, and safer the the standard clipping. !

LilMissy · 02-12-2009, 11:51 AM

My pug dog LOVES the dremmel, and she's a scaredy cat when it comes to most things. Missy however, hates it. So, I just clip the tips of her nails once a week with human nail cutters because she's quite tiny. The vet commented on what a great job I'm doing with her nails

I don't think that I'd do the whole cauterizing thing. I mean, I'm sure it can be done, but why put her through that when she's already getting spayed. I wish her a speedy recovery.

rayray08 · 02-12-2009, 11:54 AM

So I dropped her off this morning.

I almost cried. I'm still worried... only 2 hours till I can call.

The vet said that yes they can do it, but there is always risk of infection.
It would have been 35 to cut them back short plus 30 for antibiotics. So another 60 on top of the spay.

I was too worried about infection, so I said no this time around and I'd worry about it at another time. Like, if she ever goes in for a dental or something.

Should I have done it anyway? I think I can still call and change my mind... ehh??

LilMissy · 02-12-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rayray08

So I dropped her off this morning.

I almost cried. I'm still worried... only 2 hours till I can call.

The vet said that yes they can do it, but there is always risk of infection.
It would have been 35 to cut them back short plus 30 for antibiotics. So another 60 on top of the spay.

I was too worried about infection, so I said no this time around and I'd worry about it at another time. Like, if she ever goes in for a dental or something.

Should I have done it anyway? I think I can still call and change my mind... ehh??

I personally think that you made the right decision. Just let her deal with her spay and all of her body's energy can go towards healing after that rather then putting more on her plate. Let us know please when she's come out of anaesthetic. I know that you are worried, I would be too. It's hard to leave our babies for a medical surgery. I just had to do it with Missy last week for the first time. Hang in there!

journey826 · 02-12-2009, 01:59 PM

The first time mine were afraid,but I continued and encouraged them and they were fine.You can get to the quick with the pedipaws,I did. I wanted them short and I went to far,I just got my girl on one nail but she recovered instantly,not like with nail clippers,it leaves them sore for a day.

rayray08 · 02-12-2009, 05:43 PM

Just wanted to let everyone know that I have Mahina with me now.

She's been home for about two hours.
Poor baby has to wear an E-Collar and she doesn't like it at all.
I offered some food and gave her about a tsp and some water.

I think she's doing alright, update if anything changes.

Gonna go back to cuddling her.

02-12-2009, 11:12 AM	#17
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I am going to purchase the Pedi Paws today. I think they are great, and safer the the standard clipping. ! __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

02-12-2009, 11:51 AM	#18
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	My pug dog LOVES the dremmel, and she's a scaredy cat when it comes to most things. Missy however, hates it. So, I just clip the tips of her nails once a week with human nail cutters because she's quite tiny. The vet commented on what a great job I'm doing with her nails I don't think that I'd do the whole cauterizing thing. I mean, I'm sure it can be done, but why put her through that when she's already getting spayed. I wish her a speedy recovery. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy) Last edited by LilMissy; 02-12-2009 at 11:53 AM.

02-12-2009, 11:54 AM	#19
rayray08 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 464	So I dropped her off this morning. I almost cried. I'm still worried... only 2 hours till I can call. The vet said that yes they can do it, but there is always risk of infection. It would have been 35 to cut them back short plus 30 for antibiotics. So another 60 on top of the spay. I was too worried about infection, so I said no this time around and I'd worry about it at another time. Like, if she ever goes in for a dental or something. Should I have done it anyway? I think I can still call and change my mind... ehh?? __________________ Rachel and Mahina

02-12-2009, 01:59 PM	#21
journey826 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkie town Posts: 876	The first time mine were afraid,but I continued and encouraged them and they were fine.You can get to the quick with the pedipaws,I did. I wanted them short and I went to far,I just got my girl on one nail but she recovered instantly,not like with nail clippers,it leaves them sore for a day. __________________ YURI and SARAH Sassy,Rocki,and Ginger NEWBIE'"S

02-12-2009, 05:43 PM	#22
rayray08 YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 464	Just wanted to let everyone know that I have Mahina with me now. She's been home for about two hours. Poor baby has to wear an E-Collar and she doesn't like it at all. I offered some food and gave her about a tsp and some water. I think she's doing alright, update if anything changes. Gonna go back to cuddling her. __________________ Rachel and Mahina

02-12-2009, 11:03 AM	#16
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	The tech that does Kayla's nails told me she had a long quick and to be really careful. I am afraid of hurting her so I always take her in to the vet. I called the vet we bought our mini schnauzer from and asked him how he got Lexi's nails sooooo short. He cuts them and uses a dremmel. You have to be careful even with it. I had never seen nails that short before. She is 8mo. old. I also have the Pedipaw but I am really a coward. I have been afraid to use it on them too. I got Tina's hair caught in the dremmel and it just scares me. Good luck with your baby and she will do just fine in her surgery. The hard part is keeping the little buggers still when they get home.