8 week old puppy's nails.

[Rachael x]

Hi I was wondering if you could give me some advice on my pups nails.
She is 8 weeks old and they are really sharp, I am covered in scratches off her.
How young is too young to get them clipped?
I know they will be worn down once she starts going outside for walks but this is not for a while yet as she is only having her first needle tomorrow.
Also when I first got her I noticed she was shaking her head and scratching her ears a lot, the vet said they were waxy so I got some cleaning drops and have used them twice and cleaned the dark wax that comes out with a ball of damp cotten wool.
That was a week ago and she dosnt seem to be shaking her head as much and her ears look cleaner but I was wondering how often I should do it?

Thanks

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by Rachael x

Hi I was wondering if you could give me some advice on my pups nails.
She is 8 weeks old and they are really sharp, I am covered in scratches off her.
How young is too young to get them clipped?
I know they will be worn down once she starts going outside for walks but this is not for a while yet as she is only having her first needle tomorrow.
Also when I first got her I noticed she was shaking her head and scratching her ears a lot, the vet said they were waxy so I got some cleaning drops and have used them twice and cleaned the dark wax that comes out with a ball of damp cotten wool.
That was a week ago and she dosnt seem to be shaking her head as much and her ears look cleaner but I was wondering how often I should do it?

Thanks

I begin clipping pup nails at a week of age, for the sake of mom.....their little nails are needle sharp. I use cat clippers. At this age their little nails will grow at a faster rate, so maybe by tipping them weekly will help keep them in check.

You're pup shaking it's head and you obtaining dark wax could be the sign of an ear infection. Cleaning ears with a good cleaner with a drying agent should be done with every bath. The last thing you do before drying.

[Rachael x]

Originally Posted by Mardelin

I begin clipping pup nails at a week of age, for the sake of mom.....their little nails are needle sharp. I use cat clippers. At this age their little nails will grow at a faster rate, so maybe by tipping them weekly will help keep them in check.

You're pup shaking it's head and you obtaining dark wax could be the sign of an ear infection. Cleaning ears with a good cleaner with a drying agent should be done with every bath. The last thing you do before drying.

Thanks she has her first needle tomorrow so I will ask the vet if she will clip her nails this time as I dont know what to do and would rather someone more experienced did it.
I will mention the dark wax after cleaning to the vet tomorrow also and she what she says. Thanks for replying

[musiccitymom]

I file Wolfie's with one of the really abrasive emory boards made for acrylic nails, as I do for my pom. He fought me at first but finally realized he wasn't gonna win : ) He now lays nicely on his back in my lap at bedtime to be combed and his nails filed. I do a bit each day to help desensitize him. Good luck!

[Rachael x]

Originally Posted by musiccitymom

I file Wolfie's with one of the really abrasive emory boards made for acrylic nails, as I do for my pom. He fought me at first but finally realized he wasn't gonna win : ) He now lays nicely on his back in my lap at bedtime to be combed and his nails filed. I do a bit each day to help desensitize him. Good luck!

Thank you