My Staffordshire bull terrier has given birth two 6 lil bundles off joy (one is pure white!) but...... the puppys are only 2 weeks old and they're claws are so sharp that they are cutting Kim's belly (their mother) what could I do to trim them without actually having to trim them with clips. I CANT AFFORD A VET IN OTHER WORDS.
2006-11-03 02:37:07 · 21 answers · asked by jimbob 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Use regular nail clippers, just be carefull not to cut the quick. if you look at the nail, you should be able to see skin inside the nail, DONT CUT IT. it will bleed forever and be very painful to the puppy. cut right in front of the skin.
2006-11-03 02:40:06 · answer #1 · answered by chetzel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just trim them with regular nail clippers. Get someone to hold the pups if necessary. I start trimming puppies' nails at 7 days, then do it every week so they don't scratch their mother.
And I agree, if you can't afford a vet you can't afford to be breeding.
2006-11-03 04:12:38 · answer #2 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
doggies choose interest. you need to coach your domestic dog which you do no longer choose it to try this. So while it claws you upward thrust up and change your back on the domestic dog for some seconds while it calms down then take a seat and tell it sturdy baby. If it claws back do the comparable situation stand and change your back. artwork with your domestic dog approximately 10 minutes at a time. they have short thoughts. Your domestic dog will amaze you while it learns what you choose it to. maximum suitable of success to you. have exciting with your domestic dog!
2016-10-15 08:15:19 · answer #3 · answered by liguori 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use cat nail clippers on my pups here. They are easy to use with a young pup, and affordable. You will most likely need to repeat this once a week for a few weeks, as the nails will grow fast now.
2006-11-03 04:18:43 · answer #4 · answered by bear 2 zealand © 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are places where u can take the puppies to get their nails cliped for between $3-$5 a puppy that might be cheaper than the vet.
2006-11-03 03:45:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Clipping the nails is the best answer, but if you are afraid to do that, get an emery board or small nail file and file them smooth. Their nails are very small and easy to work with. Good luck. You sound like a very good dog owner.
2006-11-03 02:40:41 · answer #6 · answered by stardrum1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Okay... I feel ridiculous even suggesting this, because when I saw them, I rolled my eyes and cursed anyone who would be silly enough to buy such a product, but.....
Pet stores now carry 'claw sheaths' for kittens. They're tiny silicone sheaths that glue on over their claws to keep them from scratching up your furniture. If filing them down, or clipping them (which are good options) is not what you want to do, then you could consider these silly little things as a third option.
2006-11-03 03:57:29 · answer #7 · answered by Kareen L 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Use a pair of regular toenail clippers. Just make sure you don't cut the quick on such a tiny baby. And get some Quickstop powder just in case.
2006-11-03 02:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What are you doing breeding dogs when you can't afford a vet? I won't even go into the fact that they're Staffys. God help us.
2006-11-03 09:54:17 · answer #9 · answered by reblcwgrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fingernail clippers work just fine, or you can file them with an emory board..It will need to be done at least twice more before they are weaned, or mom may soon refuse to feed them..It is just one of those duties YOU HAVE to do, as part of being a breeder..
2006-11-03 04:36:55 · answer #10 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋