What You Should Know About Dog Nail Clipping
Studies say that people with pets live longer than those who do not. Well, this is absolutely true. Your pets are your natural antidepressants. They jump for joy at the sight of you going home from work. They follow you around and are always ready to listen to your troubles and your incessant rantings. They are the ones who love you most than anyone else in the world.
As they love and care for you more than anything else, you should also repay them with unconditional love as well. You should take the time out to bond with them and ensure that he has everything he needs like food and water. Hygiene is also important, along with dog nail clipping.
Hygiene is a very important aspect in the life of a dog. A clean mutt is a healthier and happier one. If you ensure his cleanliness day in and day out, he will be less prone to sickness and common ailments. He will also be in a better mood. Most of all, you will love cuddling a clean dog. This will benefit both you and your pet.
Aside from giving him his bath and getting rid of fleas if he has any, part of the routine should also include trimming his nails. Most owners are afraid of this part of the routine, which is why some dogs have untrimmed nails. Actually, cutting his nails are not only for aesthetic reasons. Non clipped ones often lead to broken nails, which can be very painful.
This painful experience is only doubled when he takes a step. Humans and other animals generally walk on using their soles, but dogs and related canines walk on their toes. This exposes the broken nail to too much pressure, which can affect his gait and strain his legs.
This incorrect walking stance will also affect not only the legs, but also the hips and the feet. They can even get sore and will inhibit your pet from walking and running around as often as he pleases. It will also lead to the development of arthritis especially when Buster reaches old age.
Some people just send their furry friends over to the vet, because the procedure is usually affordable and quick. However, some trimmers rarely take the time to ensure that your pet is ready. Instead they just restrain or put a muzzle on him, which instantly makes clipping a bad experience that he will most likely never want to do again. Hence, for it to be a less traumatizing experience, it is recommended that owners be the one to do the said activity.
First off, you must prepare your dog for the session, especially if it is his first time to do so. Take time to sit down with him and condition him even days before the actual cutting. It will also help you greatly if you prepare food treats to reward him before and after cutting.
Before cutting, be on the lookout for the quick. This is the blood vessel located in every nail. Be careful not to cut it, because it will really bleed profusely. Cut nails at a 45 degree angle without being to close to the quick, then trim it with a nail file.
As they love and care for you more than anything else, you should also repay them with unconditional love as well. You should take the time out to bond with them and ensure that he has everything he needs like food and water. Hygiene is also important, along with dog nail clipping.
Hygiene is a very important aspect in the life of a dog. A clean mutt is a healthier and happier one. If you ensure his cleanliness day in and day out, he will be less prone to sickness and common ailments. He will also be in a better mood. Most of all, you will love cuddling a clean dog. This will benefit both you and your pet.
Aside from giving him his bath and getting rid of fleas if he has any, part of the routine should also include trimming his nails. Most owners are afraid of this part of the routine, which is why some dogs have untrimmed nails. Actually, cutting his nails are not only for aesthetic reasons. Non clipped ones often lead to broken nails, which can be very painful.
This painful experience is only doubled when he takes a step. Humans and other animals generally walk on using their soles, but dogs and related canines walk on their toes. This exposes the broken nail to too much pressure, which can affect his gait and strain his legs.
This incorrect walking stance will also affect not only the legs, but also the hips and the feet. They can even get sore and will inhibit your pet from walking and running around as often as he pleases. It will also lead to the development of arthritis especially when Buster reaches old age.
Some people just send their furry friends over to the vet, because the procedure is usually affordable and quick. However, some trimmers rarely take the time to ensure that your pet is ready. Instead they just restrain or put a muzzle on him, which instantly makes clipping a bad experience that he will most likely never want to do again. Hence, for it to be a less traumatizing experience, it is recommended that owners be the one to do the said activity.
First off, you must prepare your dog for the session, especially if it is his first time to do so. Take time to sit down with him and condition him even days before the actual cutting. It will also help you greatly if you prepare food treats to reward him before and after cutting.
Before cutting, be on the lookout for the quick. This is the blood vessel located in every nail. Be careful not to cut it, because it will really bleed profusely. Cut nails at a 45 degree angle without being to close to the quick, then trim it with a nail file.
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