I went to the vet, but all they said was that she is too agressive when it comes to cutting her nails. What should I do? My dog just doesnt let me or my vet cut her nails!
2006-08-17 14:15:15 · 13 answers · asked by DookieCookie 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
its that long nail that that curves and hurts the paw.
2006-08-17 14:22:17 · update #1
I know exactly what you're going through! I have a yellow lab and he's 85 pounds of muscle. (He's a service dog!) He absolutely will not allow me or anyone else to cut his nails. He won't even let me touch his legs, let alone his paws! I tried the rubbing the paws trick, no luck. I tried sitting on him. Dang dog still was able to get up causing me to hurt myself from falling off of him! Then, we tried 3 grown adults to hold this dog down. No luck. So I gave up. Finally, I talked to someone about it and they said to go to the vets and get the tranquelizers. I called a few and some wouldn't do it. Then I found one who would but they wanted to do a physical before giving them to me. They also told me that it depends on the dog's metabolism whether it worked or not. Some dogs it just plain old doesn't work. In that case, you would have to take them into the vet and have them put to sleep to get it done. If your vet doesn't want to give you the downers, then I would definitely look for another vet to get them from. Explain to the vet the situation and why you need them. I'm sure they'd be happy to help you! Good luck!!!
2006-08-17 15:50:00 · answer #1 · answered by curiousnao 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe the vet would not do it. Used to work as a vet tech and we had many dogs who went crazy when their paws were touched and when we tried to cut the nails. We would muzzle them, lay them on their side, one person holding them down and the other cutting the nails. If they cannot do this they might want to send home a tranquilizer for you to give him at home before bringing him in, and this may calm him enough so that he will not fight so much.
2006-08-17 15:16:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One answer is to walk your dog regularly over hard ground (streets) to file the nails. That will keep your dog's nails from having to be cut.
Second, Your vet doesn't have a cutting station? They are stands with a muzzle that will allow them to hold the dog safely without being harmed or hurt the dog. Look for a vet (or salon) that has one.
2006-08-17 14:23:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the groomers and put a muzzle on her.
I have a rottweiler that HATED getting her nails clipped. This was because I mess up when she was a puppy by not doing them. So, when she was a year old it was very difficult.
I would fight with her to no end. She never showed any aggression, but would pull away, or move, often causing me to clip the vain and it would comewhat hurt her.
What I finally did was put her in a down and roll her over on her back. This way she was in a totally submissive state. Now, this dog is bigger than me. At first i would have to sit on her and go from there. But now I just sit down with her head in my lap and clip them that way.
Prior to that I tried EVERYTHING. Even trying to give her a treat after every nail clipped. But the above is the only thing that worked for me.
Run it on the concrete. Or just put a muzzle on her.
2006-08-17 14:39:28 · answer #4 · answered by announmous 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the vet even had trouble they should be able to give her what I call a doggy downer. Something to calm your dog down enough to get her nails cut. My dogs are all calm when it comes to their nails but my aunt's dog has to be medicated hours before going to the groomers.
If your dog is an older dog or has any medical issues they may be hesitant to do it because of too many health risks. The pills slow down their whole system including their heart.
2006-08-17 14:22:37 · answer #5 · answered by silvrcraze 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any vet who turns away a potential health problem is NOT a vet I want touching my animals! There are many many vets who can and will sedate your dog and safely clip or dremmel the nails to a short safe length. Call around, explain your situation and see which new vet you feel comfortable with.
Best Wishes
2006-08-17 16:23:07 · answer #6 · answered by Kimmie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some vets have had to put dogs out just to cut their nails and when they wake up they dont even know it happened
2006-08-17 14:29:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should play or massage is feet often and see if that will get him used to haveing his feet touched. I do that with mine and he doesn't mind unless getting them clipped unless I get a little to close and draw blood. That only happened once. When they get used to having their feet touched it should be easier. You might want to wait til it is sleeping very sound and try that. I don't know the size of you dog but mine is small. He is getting good at getting them clipped. You might try giving him a treat that takes a while to chew and do it then that might work. I am just giving a few suggestions. Hope one of them works for you. I would try the treat one and keep playing with his feet and toes til he gets used to it. Good Luck I will be waiting to find out how you make out.
2006-08-17 14:31:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give your dog vigorous walks on pavement. This will wear her nails down moreso than letting her walk on grass or run in a yard.
2006-08-17 14:21:38 · answer #9 · answered by Greyt-mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask the vet to sedate her if necessary, also consult a professional dog trainer.
2006-08-17 14:37:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋