Our dog had TPO (hip) surgery when he was just months old. The recovery took over 3 painful months. Afterwards, he became EXTREMELY protective of his paws. The surgeon cut his nails while he was anesthesized for x-rays. The vet sedated & muzzled him to cut them, I knew this would only cause disorientation & increased aggression. I was right, & now he doesn't trust the surgeon or the vet. ...And they don't trust him either. Both times atleast 1 nail was cut too short, increasing the fear that it'd be painful. He growls & threatens to bite, but he never does. My fear is not him biting; it's me hurting him with the nail clippers when he pulls away. I'm sure he senses my anxiety which makes it worse. I've gotten him to the point where I can cut one nail, but after that it can be months before he'll let me do it again. I can file them, but they're so long now, it just won't do much. Suggestions or ideas? Serious answers only please! He has been through a lot, this is no joke to me!
2006-11-20
15:51:40
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