mine won't stop for a minute to do that....he's so tiny...no way anyone could without hurting him,,,,,what do i do?he's super sweet...doesn't bite a soul... just won't stat still
2007-06-10 12:26:35 · 10 answers · asked by ragincajun87123 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Clipping the nails of a tiny dog is tricky business. You may have to go to your vet to get it done - it won't cost much. Or, if you have a second person available, one of you can wrap her in a towel and hold her still while the other one clips her nails. Be careful, though, because if she twitches while you are clipping you could slip and cut into the quick of her nails, and make her bleed. If that happens, put some flour or talc on the exposed nail to help staunch the bleeding.
2007-06-10 12:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by esobel6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's expensive to pay for a vet visit just to clip the nails! If you're here in the states you may be near a large pet store like Petco or Petsmart and they will do it for about 10 bucks. Or call a groomer. Sometimes they have good rates.
UPCO has a grooming sling for fussy footed dogs. Check that out. Go to their site and type in Grooming sling in the upper left hand corner. OR you could just have someone hold him while you clip.
2007-06-10 12:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by Corini7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chihuahuas are very difficult to get groomed. they are super active and very untrusting of strangers. if they are clipped improperly, they will never forget it and you will have a hard time doing it in the future. most groomers turn away chihuahuas because of their nasty attitude towards strangers. you may need a vet to do it or a very, very professional groomer who has experience at handling chihuahuas. good luck. if its a puppy, u probably don't need to clip the nails anyway, just take him for more walks...that would explain the endless energy. walk him keeping a tight lease on pavement. this will do the trick
2007-06-10 12:32:26 · answer #3 · answered by Claudine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ever u do dont cut them ur self well unless u are a vet, if u cut them ur self u could hurt the chihauhua ,just take him to the groomer or the vet
2007-06-10 12:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by chip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the vet is the best choice. If neccesarythey can sedate him but usually they know what they are doing.
Chis areone of the hardest dogs to do or so I have found.
2007-06-10 12:34:09 · answer #5 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hold him down... if thats not an option then just dont i have never clipped my chihuaha's nails and they are just fine. They are inside dogs too.
2007-06-10 12:30:35 · answer #6 · answered by misty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have the vet do it, or you can take him to a professional groomer.
2007-06-10 12:29:30 · answer #7 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can by animal nail clippers, if you are afraid to do it yourself bring him to a vet and they can do it.
2007-06-10 12:29:52 · answer #8 · answered by Corrie_n_Paul81507 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to a dog groomer
2007-06-10 12:38:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vet and they will sedate him so that he will not get hurt.
2007-06-10 12:29:34 · answer #10 · answered by l2amsl2ule 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋