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08-21-2007, 11:22 AM | #1 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Getting the quick to "recede"....? Wylie USED to go to the groomers, until he was so traumatized that we stopped. His quick was cut so many times at the groomers, that we just couldn't allow it anymore (and we tried multiple groomers). Now we have to wrap him super tight in a towel - and it's a gigantic production and tantrum to cut each nail. His quick is so far out and we can only trim a teensy, tiny bit at a time. His quick just does NOT seem to recede and we need it to bc his front claws are too long. So, does the quick ever recede and does it take a really long time?
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08-21-2007, 11:25 AM | #2 | |
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08-21-2007, 11:28 AM | #3 |
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| I've actually heard of quicks being so severely long that a vet had to lightly sedate a dog, cut the nails short and cauterize the quick.
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08-23-2007, 06:37 PM | #4 |
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| Just wondering... Zoe's nails are all dark. How much do I trim them without hurting her? I'm so afraid that I'll hurt her that I took her to petsmart last nite and then I said, this is stupid to pay $8 everytime she needs her nails trimmed so I bought a pair of clippers myself but I just took a little off because I didn't want to chance it and hurt her and make the whole experience unpleasant for both of us. But I still think her nails are too long so wondering how you know? |
08-23-2007, 06:41 PM | #5 |
Luvs Lulu Donating Member | I think even if he had no problem with the groomers the nail cutting thing is always drama. Lulu is a beast. I have to wrap her in the towel and do it. It's exasperating. I saw a groomers DVD and the yorkie on there was giving a ton of problems with the nails too. I would say to at least trim it every week or if you can remember ever three days or so. I think the easiest and best way to get the nails cut down without the hassle is to take them on long walks on cement. It naturally grinds down the nails without the headaches.
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08-23-2007, 06:46 PM | #6 |
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| I did 4 of my dogs nails last night. I cut two nails too short on one of the dogs... I have a gel that stops the bleeding instantly, but I'm sure it still hurts the dog. For those who have dogs that freak out, have you tried a sturdy file/emery board? They even sell them for dogs - one came with my nail clipper. Also, make sure the clipper is sharp and doesn't make noise cause that scares them, too. |
08-23-2007, 06:53 PM | #7 |
Luvs Lulu Donating Member | I was actually contemplating buying one of the nail grinders that they sell in grooming catalogs. But I am not sure since it's a bit pricey and not sure how she would do with it.
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08-23-2007, 07:01 PM | #8 | |
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08-23-2007, 07:21 PM | #9 |
Therapy Dog Donating Member | My groomer does Izzy and she is a handful (so he tells me) and he shows Yorkies and knows what he is doing. I used to have a parrot and our Avian vet showed us how he used a Dremel cordless to do their nails and I bet you could do the same for our furkids. I'm still a chicken - didn't do the parrot's nails and certainly not doing Izzy's. Yikes - </IMG>
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08-24-2007, 04:59 AM | #10 | |
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I've heard they work well, too. You have to be really careful that NO hair gets stuck in it while you're using it. I know the prices vary a lot. Maybe check Pet Edge and some other places? | |
08-24-2007, 06:35 AM | #11 | |
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