Without them bleeding .
2006-10-23 14:16:26 · 11 answers · asked by Spider Pig aka Tyrone Biggums 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
they have clippers designed to clip dogs nails. you can buy them at any pet supply store or walmart. but take him to a dog groomer if you think you might hurt them doing it yourself.
do not go anywhere near the pink part or the nail
2006-10-23 14:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by lisalucas007 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look at the nail, if they are clear you can see the pink point inside...that's the quick. If you cut the quick it will bleed. Use the clippers that have the guillitine look...you know where the blade slides up when you squeeze the handles together. I prefer this type for medium to large dogs, small dogs I use human nail clippers.
Start by slicing off a tiny portion of the tip of the nail. If the part showing now is a little flakey or dry you make clip a teeny bit more, BUT if the nail is looking dense or solid, then stop.
It's better to be safe than sorry, so until you get the hang of it just clip a little bit once a week and the nails will eventually get short enough. As you continue to clip the nails the quick will recede and you won't have to clip them as often.
Good Luck.
2006-10-23 14:29:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bride2B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your vet and ask them to clip your dogs nails, and ask them to show you how to do it. I'm sure that the vet or a vet tech will be willing to help you learn to keep your dog happy and healthy........ Cheers Bogey
2006-10-24 01:12:09 · answer #3 · answered by Flyboy Bogey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dot not cut the nail into the quick-that's the pink part of the nail... if the nails are black and you can't do it without cutting to close take your pet to a groomer
2006-10-23 14:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by snookie121280 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get special doggy clippers
or take it to the vet like i do for my pets, before the check-up tell them that you want his nails clipped
2006-10-23 14:30:21 · answer #5 · answered by xoluckyxocharms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best bet is the vet, i thought that my dog's nails needed to be cut, but it really didnt and the nail could have bleed if we tried it ourselves. the vet will tell you if the nail needs to be cut, and they will cut it for you if needed.
2006-10-23 18:18:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hold his paw gently between your two hands. Clasp the nail firmly with your front teeth and bite down as you twist the paw. The nail will snap right off in your mouth...then spit it into the nearest metal trash can and enjoy the "ringing" sound.
2006-10-23 14:20:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
We use a Dremel tool on our dogs it is easier to control how much you take off and rounds them off really well.
2006-10-23 14:30:05 · answer #8 · answered by sjj571 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bring them to a professional like at pet food express or evergreen pet center.
2006-10-23 14:19:34 · answer #9 · answered by Emily Tiet 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Have the vet or groomer do it.
2006-10-23 14:24:40 · answer #10 · answered by messtograves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋