How often do you clip a dogs nails?

Question

I have a very large German Shephard/Border Collie mix beautiful boy. He runs alot in our backyard, but I don't think the grass would wear down his nails. Any ideas on how often??

Answer 1

I have a 75 pound Golden mix. I trim her nails once a month, the same day that she gets her heartworm/flea control drops.

Answer 2

It depends on the dog, and how short you want them. We have 4 standard poodles- all with black nails- one of our girls' nails grow SUPER fast- and are always longer than the others, no matter what we do. If the nails are long, and you want to shorten them, you take a little off at a time, and do this every week to 2 weeks. When you cut the tip, the quick recedes- allowing you to take more off. If you cut the tip, but still wait about a month, then you have gained nothing. If you are scared to actually clip the nail- you might consider using a dremel- it grinds the nail rather than cut- with the grinder, you have to really work to cut the quick- you can also get more off at a time. The dog will react when you get near the protective sheath around the quick. We grind our dogs' nailas about every 2-3 weeks.

Answer 3

Dogs need their nails clipped and filed on a regular basis, usually every 3 to 4 weeks.

Answer 4

it is best to clip your dogs nails once a month, better though, every other week. you may find using a dremel with a sanding drum useful, just remember not to hold it on the nail the whole time, friction makes it feel hot, just tap the nail until you think it has been ground down enough

Answer 5

You should clip your dogs nails as soon as you notice them getting long and starting to somewhat curl under. If their nails get too long it becomes painful for them to walk, as well as difficult for them to walk steadily on bare floors. Also, if they go uncut long enough they will begin breaking off and possibly be in worse shape than before. Your vet should be able to trim them for you, but your best bet may be for you to do them yourself, since your cost would be less and your dog might feel more comfortable with you than anyone else.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

They have dog clippers at Petsmart, Petco, places like that. You clip dog nails just like regular nails, about every 2 months.

Answer 7

i clip my dog's nail once a month after i gave them baths.

if you notice that their nails started to curl and when they stand on their 4 paws it looks like it separated then that's the time you need to clip it.

Answer 8

well i clip my dogs nails once every two weeks

Answer 9

Maybe go to a groomer or a vet.

Answer 10

I would say every couple of weeks