Today, we’re going to talk about how to trim your dog’s nails to prevent bleeding.
The necessity of cutting nails:
Part of a dog’s routine is cutting their nails.
Some friends may feel like they don’t need to cut their nails because they’re out walking their dog every day and the dog is sharpening its PAWS at home. In fact, it is absolutely impossible.
If nails are too long and not clipped, they can bend into the mat and make it difficult for your dog to move around. In addition, long nails are easy to split, causing foot infection and inflammation between the fingers. In general, since puppies spend less time outdoors, their nails need timely trimming.
Also, clip your dog’s nails regularly to avoid scratching you while playing with him.
How often do you cut your nails?
If your dog spends most of his time at home, it usually only needs to be once every two weeks.
How to Cut Nails safely?
- Choose a professional pet nail clipper (nail clipper) or nail clipper that is suitable for him, and prepare a styptic powder to prevent bleeding during the first few clippings.
- Start with a puppy and use snack training to develop the habit of clipping nails so that the puppy doesn’t reject the presence of nail clippers.
- Find the bloodline.
The area of a dog’s nails that contains blood vessels and nerves is called the “bloodline.”
If the dog’s nails are white or clear, it is easy to see the red or pink area facing the light switch, which is the blood line. White nails without blood lines are safe to cut.
If your dog has black nails, you won’t be able to see the bloodline clearly. it doesn’t matter First, find the bend of the nail and cut it with a knife. You can feel the cross section of it with your hand. If it is hard and has white powder, you can continue to cut diagonally. If you are not skilled, you must cut a little less at a time. If it is found that the middle of the cross section is dark and wet, it is not suitable to continue cutting. Trim finished.
Be careful the first few times you cut your dog’s nails. As long as you don’t cut a bloody line, your dog won’t feel any pain.
If you’re trying to stop the bleeding, don’t panic. You can put your hand on the base of the foot and apply a styptic powder to the bleeding site to stop the bleeding quickly. But your dog will definitely equate nail clipping with pain. You need to train him more slowly. - Don’t forget to trim your “hanging toe”
A hanging toe is a dog’s thumb, which is slightly above the inside of the dog’s foot. It usually occurs on the forelimbs, but occasionally on the hindlimbs.
They are not functional for long periods of time and cannot touch the ground when the dog is standing. Also, they are covered in hair and easily forgotten. So every time you trim your nails, don’t forget them.
In addition, if the nails are too long to be clipped in time, the “blood line” will get longer and longer, which will increase the difficulty of clipping the nails.
It’s important to cultivate the habit of clipping your nails and work together for the health of your dog’s feet.
