Importance of Trimming Your Dog’s Nails
There are many reasons to maintain your dog’s nails on a monthly basis. Starting your dog as a puppy with regular nail trimming is a great way to prevent anxiety with the different tools used on nails as well as keeping them pain free. Many things can be affected by a dog’s nails. A dog walks and runs on its toes unlike a human that walks on the bottom of their feet. Long toenails can interfere with a dogs gait. Walking can become painful and awkward when the nail becomes too long. Nails can also split and bleed or cut into the pad of the foot. Dewclaws also need attention to be trimmed. These are located on the side of the foot. These will also curl up and can pierce the footpad causing pain and infection. Nail trimming should be done once or twice a month depending on how fast your dog’s nails grow. Most people have this done when getting their dog groomed. There are two different methods of trimming a dog’s nails. The standard toe nail clipper that is sold in stores can be used, using caution to not cut the quick. The quick is a vein that runs through the toenail. Here at Kennel Club USA we dremel the nails with a battery operated dremel. This is a favorable method due to the efficiency of rounding the nail and getting close to the quick without causing any bleeding. This leaves the nails short and round with no sharp edges. So remember to have your dog’s nails trimmed on a regular basis. We offer this service a la carte with walk-ins always welcome.