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xtine · 09-27-2005, 05:55 AM

I've tried numerous times to at least trim Ginger's nails even a little, She hates it when I do it, and acts like it's the end of the world.

It's pretty long, Her vein is the same length as her Nail. Do you think the Vet can fix this?? its really stressful for myself and Ginger when I do it, but I can't do it myself at this point.

Hickey007 · 09-27-2005, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by xtine

I've tried numerous times to at least trim Ginger's nails even a little, She hates it when I do it, and acts like it's the end of the world.

It's pretty long, Her vein is the same length as her Nail. Do you think the Vet can fix this?? its really stressful for myself and Ginger when I do it, but I can't do it myself at this point.

When our Blooddhound was a puppy and inside her nails got really long. They were so long you could hear them pick on the carpet when she walked. We had them cut them when we were at the vet for a regular checkup and in no time she was good to go. I don't really know where the vein was in relation to the end of the nail though. I never really knew that the vein grew with the nail until this thread. So yeah I would prob take the pup in and let them handle it.

It was said to cut them a little bit at a time and the vein will I guess recede back into the nail or what not. How does that work? Does it only stay so close to the end of the nail? Does anyone know?

HisNameIsHarley · 09-27-2005, 07:56 AM

Some dogs just have issues w/ having their nails trimmed or filed down. If you're at your wits end and running out of choices when in doubt walk them! Harley is no fan of the clippers so I will take him out for walks in the cooler evening hours on the concrete and asphalt up and down town to trim them back. This actually works very well and is the natural way that they would file themselves down anyway. I also let him go ripping and tearing around the yard chasing the other dogs and across my concrete patio for about an hour which has the same effect! But before making any decisions I would definately consult your personal vet for their opinion.

Athina · 09-27-2005, 09:12 AM

Ruby's nails were out of control too. I got her at 5 months old, from the breeder and she hadn't cut her nails at all so the nerve was extremely long and all i could do was trim them a little. I took Ruby in to get spaid on Friday and they ended up cutting her nails way back (to normal). Luckily i could have it done while she was under for her Spay. The vet said you just bring the pup in and they cut the nails like normal except to where they should be. They also have a medicine that they put on which stops the bleeding right away. It's pretty quick and painless.

txshopper73 · 09-27-2005, 09:31 AM

the vet could do it and they wouldn't have to put him under. Plus, if they were to cut down too far, at least they'd have everything their to fix it. my vet charges $5 to clip nails.

kittendes · 09-27-2005, 09:46 AM

The stuff you put on if you cut the nails too far back is Quick Stop and can be purchased at any pet store. When my yorkies nails get too long, I cut them back & when you look at the end of the nail after it's cut, look for a dark dot, about the size of a pencil point, when you see that stop cutting, if you go any more you will hurt them. Then I wait about a week & trim again, the vein will slowly recied(sp?) and before long you have perfect nails.
Desiree

Athina · 09-27-2005, 09:51 AM

Ruby's nails were really bad. I got her from the breeder at 5 months old and the breeder hadn't cut her nails at all so the nerve was really long. I could only trim them a bit. I brought her to the Vet for her Spay a few days ago and the vet trimed her nails to where they should be while she was under.
My vet said you just have to bring your dog in and they will take him/her in the back and clip them down to where they should be. They also put this medicine on the nails after which instantly stops the bleeding. They even say it doesn't hurt them as much as you think.

Latuya · 09-27-2005, 10:50 AM

I am scared to death of clipping Gus's nails. I dont want to hurt him. So what I do is file them every week after his bath. It took some time for him to get used to it now he's fine with it. He'll just lay there and sometimes falls asleep. Good luck!

yorkiegold · 09-27-2005, 11:53 AM

I have a friend who swears by a nail file and won't use anything else. I think she got it at the hardware store. I've tried filing with a file they sell for dogs and it doesn't seem to get the job done, although the dogs don't mind it at all.

One caution about using a Dremel or rotary grinding tool. Be very careful you don't get their hair caught in it. They sell a very small battery-powered one for use with fake fingernails. It's really cute and doesn't make as much noise.

CJ

Latuya · 09-27-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegold

I have a friend who swears by a nail file and won't use anything else. I think she got it at the hardware store. I've tried filing with a file they sell for dogs and it doesn't seem to get the job done, although the dogs don't mind it at all.

One caution about using a Dremel or rotary grinding tool. Be very careful you don't get their hair caught in it. They sell a very small battery-powered one for use with fake fingernails. It's really cute and doesn't make as much noise.

CJ

I use a human file. the black one, I find that if you do it every week,,, it keeps them from getting out of control.

xtine · 09-27-2005, 12:19 PM

I got Ginger when she was 4 months old from a pet store. They never cut her nails. And when the groomer tried, it was already so long, so i have been trying for the longest time now for the vein to recede with no luck.

I'm scared to death to walk them now because Cloey got Coccidia and passed it on to my other two from our walk..

I think i'm just going to go to the vet...

Mydogkelsey · 09-27-2005, 12:21 PM

I have no problem going into my vet and asking them to quickly cut Kelsey's nails. They dont charge me anything. It all depends on your vet though..they might want to charge.

Baileys Mom · 09-27-2005, 02:08 PM

If you do ANYHING to Bailey he thinks its the end of the world....So we just take him into our vet and he clips them no problem!!

yorkiegold · 09-27-2005, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Latuya

I use a human file. the black one, I find that if you do it every week,,, it keeps them from getting out of control.

Thanks - I'll give it a try. I feel silly for not having thought of that!

CJ

Samc · 09-28-2005, 07:45 AM

I still feel taking them to the vet to get their nails clipped WAY

BACK

is akin to taking them to the executioner. They still experience pain and trauma

So after all I have heard I think that doing it gradually is the key. At least I have some control over the situation.

Samc and Bailey

09-27-2005, 05:55 AM	#16
xtine Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,406	i have a problem. I've tried numerous times to at least trim Ginger's nails even a little, She hates it when I do it, and acts like it's the end of the world. It's pretty long, Her vein is the same length as her Nail. Do you think the Vet can fix this?? its really stressful for myself and Ginger when I do it, but I can't do it myself at this point.

09-27-2005, 07:56 AM	#18
HisNameIsHarley YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,119	Some dogs just have issues w/ having their nails trimmed or filed down. If you're at your wits end and running out of choices when in doubt walk them! Harley is no fan of the clippers so I will take him out for walks in the cooler evening hours on the concrete and asphalt up and down town to trim them back. This actually works very well and is the natural way that they would file themselves down anyway. I also let him go ripping and tearing around the yard chasing the other dogs and across my concrete patio for about an hour which has the same effect! But before making any decisions I would definately consult your personal vet for their opinion. __________________ LeeAnn Harley Remember.. Dog is God Spelled Backwards

09-27-2005, 09:31 AM	#20
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	the vet could do it and they wouldn't have to put him under. Plus, if they were to cut down too far, at least they'd have everything their to fix it. my vet charges $5 to clip nails. __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley

09-27-2005, 10:50 AM	#23
Latuya YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rialto CA Posts: 3,243	I am scared to death of clipping Gus's nails. I dont want to hurt him. So what I do is file them every week after his bath. It took some time for him to get used to it now he's fine with it. He'll just lay there and sometimes falls asleep. Good luck! __________________ Monica, Proud mom of Gus who is forever missed! And new mom to Leiloni Gus's Dogster page

09-27-2005, 12:21 PM	#27
Mydogkelsey YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 1,133	I have no problem going into my vet and asking them to quickly cut Kelsey's nails. They dont charge me anything. It all depends on your vet though..they might want to charge. __________________ R.I.P. Amy girl 01/06/06

09-27-2005, 09:12 AM	#19
Athina YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 467	Ruby's nails were out of control too. I got her at 5 months old, from the breeder and she hadn't cut her nails at all so the nerve was extremely long and all i could do was trim them a little. I took Ruby in to get spaid on Friday and they ended up cutting her nails way back (to normal). Luckily i could have it done while she was under for her Spay. The vet said you just bring the pup in and they cut the nails like normal except to where they should be. They also have a medicine that they put on which stops the bleeding right away. It's pretty quick and painless.

09-27-2005, 09:46 AM	#21
kittendes Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Perkasie, PA Posts: 214	The stuff you put on if you cut the nails too far back is Quick Stop and can be purchased at any pet store. When my yorkies nails get too long, I cut them back & when you look at the end of the nail after it's cut, look for a dark dot, about the size of a pencil point, when you see that stop cutting, if you go any more you will hurt them. Then I wait about a week & trim again, the vein will slowly recied(sp?) and before long you have perfect nails. Desiree

09-27-2005, 09:51 AM	#22
Athina YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 467	Ruby's nails were really bad. I got her from the breeder at 5 months old and the breeder hadn't cut her nails at all so the nerve was really long. I could only trim them a bit. I brought her to the Vet for her Spay a few days ago and the vet trimed her nails to where they should be while she was under. My vet said you just have to bring your dog in and they will take him/her in the back and clip them down to where they should be. They also put this medicine on the nails after which instantly stops the bleeding. They even say it doesn't hurt them as much as you think.

09-27-2005, 11:53 AM	#24
yorkiegold BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 215	I have a friend who swears by a nail file and won't use anything else. I think she got it at the hardware store. I've tried filing with a file they sell for dogs and it doesn't seem to get the job done, although the dogs don't mind it at all. One caution about using a Dremel or rotary grinding tool. Be very careful you don't get their hair caught in it. They sell a very small battery-powered one for use with fake fingernails. It's really cute and doesn't make as much noise. CJ

09-27-2005, 12:19 PM	#26
xtine Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,406	I got Ginger when she was 4 months old from a pet store. They never cut her nails. And when the groomer tried, it was already so long, so i have been trying for the longest time now for the vein to recede with no luck. I'm scared to death to walk them now because Cloey got Coccidia and passed it on to my other two from our walk.. I think i'm just going to go to the vet...

09-27-2005, 02:08 PM	#28
Baileys Mom YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 4	If you do ANYHING to Bailey he thinks its the end of the world....So we just take him into our vet and he clips them no problem!!

09-28-2005, 07:45 AM	#30
Samc Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 116	I still feel taking them to the vet to get their nails clipped WAY BACK is akin to taking them to the executioner. They still experience pain and trauma So after all I have heard I think that doing it gradually is the key. At least I have some control over the situation. Samc and Bailey