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Barnyard Buddies:  Clipping your dog's toenails.  |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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 Posted - May 31 2007 : 8:03:49 PM
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Hi Ladies-
One thing I have noticed is that not many people clip their dog's toenails. Whether this is because of being afraid of hurting your dog or not knowing how to do it properly or a combination of both- I want to help! So here is a little bit of information about clipping your dog's nails.
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/dog_nails.asp
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - May 31 2007 : 9:50:51 PM
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I have SO many friends and relatives who bring their dogs over for me to clip their nails. I think alot of them are afraid they will hurt the dog...thanks for posting that Alee!!
I used to work in dog grooming shops and dont' mind doing it at all. I keep my nail clippers handy.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 04:45:24 AM
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and people wonder why their dogs have joint problems!
i too see this around here, especially in the shorter, longer and smaller breeds. their nails are so thick and overgown their joints are compromised and their gait looks off. OUCH!
On my first dog I goofed and thought she couild be rolled like a sheep. WRONG! Sometimes she'd accept laying on her back between my legs, and toward the end I wound up having her stand horse style. I had to be creative about it.
On Jasmine, she is wiggly but certainly isn;t traumatized. It takes a steady hand and a ton of patience. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 08:56:26 AM
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My dog Sky will let me do just about anything to her, so she gets rolled like a sheep, clipped when she is sleeping or standing like a horse- It just depends on the day! Usually I just have her lie on her side and give me her paws one at a time.
I have seen a lot of Basset Hounds and Labs have issues with their toe nails. I guess it can be easy to forget since they have fur on their paws so we don't always see how long the nails are getting. I always feel bad when I realize that Sky's nails are too long.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 09:03:14 AM
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I have Bassets and you are right..they have big thick nails and you really have to stay on top of the job.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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sleepless reader
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
CA
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 10:39:33 AM
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Thank you so much for posting this. I have to buy some trimmers and keep up on trimming with our dog. My groomer even said she'd show me how; she's great! Any advice on which type of trimmers to buy?
Sharon
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 12:41:11 PM
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I like the Guillotine type, but currently have the scissor type. The scissor type usually has a little safety stop that helps you not cut too much, so if you are just beginning or nervous you might try that type. Just one word of caution- Don't completely trust the stop- some dogs have extra long quicks so it is better to trim a little bit every 3 days rather than take a huge chunk at a time.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 9:00:39 PM
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I use the guillotine type too, but have some of the scissor type and use them sometimes too. They worked well on my old basset (she had very very big nails..around I mean..and I could fit those on better)I agree with not trusting the stop. If your dog's nails havn't been trimmed in quite awhile doing a little at a time is safer for sure
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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UrbanChick
True Blue Farmgirl
331 Posts
Ayako
Atlanta
GA
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 10:38:08 PM
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I trim my dogs, cats, and birds nails and I always keep a little "quik stop" powder on hand in case I do clip too far and have a bleeder. In a pinch you can use a little flour but quik stop works so much better. It stings though so you may have to hold onto your little dogs paw when applying so they don't jerk their nail away from you. I don't recommend you use it on your own cuts, it does stop the bleeding but burns like heck, I know from personal expirence. :)
"Courage dosen't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying: I will try again tomorrow." |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 01 2007 : 11:24:05 PM
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It is VERY good to have on hand. I get mine in a bigger container (very inexpensive) at the feed store for when I shear sheep and trim hooves. I havn't had to use it but one time,(trimmed a sheep hoof too short when she jumped straight up.) and I was sure glad I had it on hand!! That is a great suggestion Ayako. I never even thought about trimming bird's nails..I guess you would!! I have never had house birds. I think those tiny little finches are so cute though...maybe someday!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Jun 02 2007 : 12:35:01 PM
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Styptic Powder (Quik Stop) is great to have on hand. Sometimes your vet will give you a few Styptic swabs if you ask. I have never had to use it, so I always forget to buy it.
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nut4fabric
True Blue Farmgirl
885 Posts
Kathy
Morgan Hill
CA
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2007 : 6:27:51 PM
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Thanks for the info. Our dogs hate this whole procedure but I know it's necessary.
Hugs, Kathy |
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
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Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
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Posted - Jun 03 2007 : 12:09:47 AM
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Thank you so much for the information and the pictures. I trim my dogs nails, but sweat myself to high heavens doing it from being nervous. Thanks for the tip on Quik Stop.
Carol Sue
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Jun 04 2007 : 06:24:26 AM
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Oh shoot, I just take my babies to PetSmart and let them do the nails. Those little Doxie nails are blacker than black and I'm too afraid of hitting the quick, doing it myself...did I mention I know how to shoe a horse but can't cut Doxie toenails?....
Katie and Sadie make the biggest production out of it and you'd think they were being drawn and quartered, however the last time, Sadie was pretty good.
Good info to know but as long as there is a PetSmart, I'm there! hehehe...
Winona :-)
Don't sweat the small stuff...
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jun 06 2007 : 05:41:21 AM
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I get my son to do our dog's nails. Boston Terriers. They do real well but I hate that a couple of their nails are black, though they look good I am always afraid he will clip to close. Thanks for posting the information it was helpful for us to read it.
"The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof and all that dwell therein."
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JeannieC
Farmgirl in Training
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Jeanne
Wylie
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 09 2007 : 08:23:29 AM
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Thanks for that link :-D
my crew goes nuts when we clip their nails, so I have hubby hold them down while I do the trimming, lol.
I usually clip a tiny bit at a time, working my way up and that usually works for me. But having eight dogs, that can take forever to do...but it's okay, they do eventually calm down while we trim their nails.
:-D
Hugs..
Jeannie
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