As a dog owner, be aware that uncut nails can cause a lot of trouble for your pet. Such claws can begin to curl up and grow into the soft tissue of the paws and, as a result, cause infection. Dogs with long, untreated claws have impaired gait and coordination, which in turn can overload the paw joints and even dislocate. It is recommended to trim your dog's nails at least once a month.
It is necessary
- - nail clipper;
- - disinfectant solution;
- - cotton pads;
- -large abrasive file;
- - hemostatic agent
Instructions
Step 1
Choose and Purchase a Nail Clipper It is recommended that you use a special tool available from veterinary stores to trim your dog's nails. Nail clippers can be in the form of a guillotine or in the form of scissors. The scissors are recommended for clipping the nails of small dogs or puppies. The guillotine is suitable for animals with hard and thick claws. Pay attention to the sharpening of the tool and how comfortable its handles are. Remember that using nail scissors for cutting nails is absolutely unacceptable. Using such a tool, you can damage and distort the animal's nail plate.
Step 2
Wash your dog's paws thoroughly and disinfect them with a special solution. This will help prevent infection in the event of a cut.
Step 3
Depending on the size of the dog, sit it on the floor or hold it in your arms. Try to determine where the nail bed is located - a sensitive tissue with blood vessels. If your dog has white nails, you can easily tell by the color. The dead part of the nail will be white and the nail skin will be pink. If the dog has black nails, you can try to shine a lamp or flashlight on them to see the location of the blood vessel.
Step 4
Trim the dog's nail carefully, being careful not to damage the nail bed. It is recommended to trim the nail in small pieces, at an angle of 45 degrees. Examine the claw carefully after each time.
Step 5
If you hit a blood vessel, apply a styptic to the nail and apply a cotton ball to it.
Step 6
Gently file the sharp edges of the claw formed after cutting with a special file.
