"The truth about nails"
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misst
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Thank you. As the owner of a terrier with badger type claws if they are left too long it is very interesting.
SaddlePsych'D
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Nail trimming is still an ongoing mission with Ivy nearly three years in. They are certainly better than they were but not where I'd like them to be.
When we first brought her home I asked advice at the vets and the local groomers. Both said fine as long as not touching the floor and they couldn't help with trimming because of the lengths of the quicks. No information about how the quicks can recede, and now I see that the claws were only not touching the floor because of her foot posture. I think her toes are more upright now than they were.
When we first brought her home I asked advice at the vets and the local groomers. Both said fine as long as not touching the floor and they couldn't help with trimming because of the lengths of the quicks. No information about how the quicks can recede, and now I see that the claws were only not touching the floor because of her foot posture. I think her toes are more upright now than they were.
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
I do my lurcher’s as if he was a horse, then I can see the overhang easily so in no danger of cutting into the quick . He tolerates it reasonably well even though he is a bit of a pansy
scats
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I spend a lot of my job trimming dogs nails. Some hate it, but I’m pretty good at getting them done.
Some dogs grow incredibly long quicks when they are left too long, which makes getting the nails back to a decent length impossible. In these cases, it’s difficult to get owners to commit to bringing them weekly to get the nails back to how they should be.
Some dogs grow incredibly long quicks when they are left too long, which makes getting the nails back to a decent length impossible. In these cases, it’s difficult to get owners to commit to bringing them weekly to get the nails back to how they should be.
CanteringCarrot
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I trim mine once a week. Both have solid black nails, but I can still tell where the quicks are. They both just lay down and let me do it. I was originally trimming the larger one like a horse (standing), but now she lays down, rolls onto her back and sticks her legs in the air so 
I hate seeing dogs with long nails. It grosses me out, and I've always thought that it can't be good for them.
I've always had an easy time with any of my dogs when it comes to trimming, but I've always had dogs since they were pups and started early. One was a bit dramatic as a pup, but she got over it quickly once she figured out I wasn't amputating a limb.
I hate seeing dogs with long nails. It grosses me out, and I've always thought that it can't be good for them.
I've always had an easy time with any of my dogs when it comes to trimming, but I've always had dogs since they were pups and started early. One was a bit dramatic as a pup, but she got over it quickly once she figured out I wasn't amputating a limb.
Jenko109
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I have never done my BC x GSD. Her nails just stay short.
My lurcher needs doing every 4-5 weeks or so. She gives me a bit of side eye but is mostly unphased.
My whippet needs doing every 2 weeks or so. He has never had a bad experience with his feet, but he still shows some clear stress signals. He stays nice and still and let's me get it done all the same. He always gets lots of fuss and a sweetie from the sweetie cupboard once done.
My lurcher needs doing every 4-5 weeks or so. She gives me a bit of side eye but is mostly unphased.
My whippet needs doing every 2 weeks or so. He has never had a bad experience with his feet, but he still shows some clear stress signals. He stays nice and still and let's me get it done all the same. He always gets lots of fuss and a sweetie from the sweetie cupboard once done.
CanteringCarrot
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I don't know why the nails on my two seem to grow so quickly. Especially because they do walk on pavement a few times a week.
druid
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Dremel is so much easier than clippers for my lot. Done 2 times a week to keep them show neat or every two weeks for normal life
skinnydipper
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Speaking of shows.
Shared on Facebook recently.
Alldredge Veterinary Hospital, Cleveland, Tx.
Now removed from their page and also removed from their website.
Shared on Facebook recently.
Alldredge Veterinary Hospital, Cleveland, Tx.
Now removed from their page and also removed from their website.
druid
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That's not even vaguely related to showing and has been highly criticised on show and vet pages as unethical
PinkvSantaboots
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I struggle with winnie's nails they grow so quick and are so thick she is tiny and has nails like a big dog, even my groomer has said she has never seen such thick nails on a small dog.
She absolutely hates having them done and I taker her every 2 weeks and dremel them in between to keep them down.
She absolutely hates having them done and I taker her every 2 weeks and dremel them in between to keep them down.
skinnydipper
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Clodagh
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The same mindset of people who hack off a horses hoof to get it to measure in for showing.
Mine have never had long nails until they get older. And kennelling is definitely a good thing, the ones who go out have perfect nails
skinnydipper
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Well, I suppose there's the "tip tapping" all over the house
eta. Just in case somebody misunderstands me, I am quoting one of the reasons Alldredge vets has given.
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CorvusCorax
'It's only a laugh, no harm done'
I've never heard of a show cut in my puff and I've been to a lot of dog shows/know a lot of show dogs. In the reasons given, showing isn't one of them and I imagine that so severe a cut would impede balance, movement, which is the last thing you want when showing.
Long nails also give me the ick, especially white/pale ones. They can have a huge impact on comfort and soundness.
Long nails also give me the ick, especially white/pale ones. They can have a huge impact on comfort and soundness.
Poingsettia
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Recommendations for a dremel please?
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skinnydipper
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I use a Dremel Micro. It is small, light weight and cordless. I use it with Dremel 408 sanding bands, 60 grit.
The Dremel Lite replaced the Micro.
If you have a small dog you might want to use smaller sanding bands, Dremel 431.
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Poingsettia
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Thank you. I have 2 chihuahuas and their claws are tiny. I have to use a small pet nail clipper.
skinnydipper
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I went down a rabbit hole yesterday to a world where some owners deliberately 'quicked' their dog's nails to achieve the shorter than short look they felt was necessary for the show ring.
Is there an emoji for 'disgusted'?
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JBM
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Can anyone recommend a wee tool for nail trimming? I just cart mine off to the groomer she does their nails for me 
skinnydipper
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Can anyone recommend a wee tool for nail trimming? I just cart mine off to the groomer she does their nails for me
I use a Dremel, not clippers. See post #18.
If they are not used to a Dremel, gradually condition the dogs to accept it.
TheresaW
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We have had Luna since she was a puppy. We always held, felt her paws. She’s absolutely fine with her back ones, but will not tolerate her fronts being handled. I’ve always paid the vet to trim.
We’ve been working with her at home, and this weekend we got them done with minimum drama.
I think we will do a tiny bit once a week.
They were horrendously long before.
We’ve been working with her at home, and this weekend we got them done with minimum drama.
I think we will do a tiny bit once a week.
They were horrendously long before.
Landcruiser
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Our JRT/patterdale bites/chews her nails and always has. Which is good - they stay lovely and short. Unlike our sproodle who needs sedating to trim his paws/cut his claws after a traumatic experience with a pro groomer as a pup.