How can I make my dogs nails less sharp?

Question

When me or my girlfriend play with him his nails are likes blades..

Ok... sorry I didnt go into well detail.. I do cut his nails.. I have cut my old dogs nails.. but they're nails weren't as sharp when playing.. my dog is half pit half cane corso. But when I cut his nails it's sharp still.. should I get a nail file and get them smooth?

Answer 1

Let your dog run, this will help shorten its nails. The other option is to trim them but be careful you don't hurt it in the process.

Answer 2

you can file them. Or you can walk the dog on pavement. Either will round the sharp edges down a bit. Fresh cut nails are always sharper than they were before you cut them because they have clean sharp edges. The other option (and this is a good one if your dog is decent about nail trims) is to get a dremel and use a sanding disc to grind them down instead of cutting them. Many dogs react better to that than to nail trims, and vets and groomers are using them more and more.

Answer 3

They sell nail files for dogs at pet stores. They don't cost too much, maybe 5 or 6 dollars. If you have a good doggie who will sit still when you touch his paws (I DON'T!!!! Well, he's a good doggie, but he doesn't sit still), you can file them a little every two days or so to keep them smooth. Even if you clip your dog's nails, they still get all jagged by walking on concrete or pavement and wearing unevenly, or just by being clipped at an angle, like you're supposed to. Filing really helps!!

Answer 4

You can either use an emory board to file his nails or I actually keep my dogs nails short by grinding them down with a Dremel tool. It is a small portable sander -- I got mine at WalMart, and it is battery powered. It may take a bit for your dog to get used to it, but it really is the way to go. You can round the nails nicely with it.

I have found that it really doesn't help that much to walk them on cement -- you'd have to walk a lot of miles to really get them short. A groomer or the vet's office will do your dog's nails for a price if you don't want to or can't do them yourself.

Answer 5

If you live in a place where you can go on walks with your dog on a sidewalk or street, that's the best way. Our vet told us to take our dog on more walks and they should smooth out. When you first cut them, they will be sharp, just be patient.
And if you want to file them, be very careful, dogs have some nerves in their claws and if you file to far down it could hurt them.

Answer 6

Try using a dremel (not sure of spelling). It's a sanding tool that you can use to "file" the nails down. It's also something you can do, if done regularly, in place of trimming the nails.

Answer 7

Yes use the nail file and smooth them out it really works.

Answer 8

You can use a dog nail file.

You can walk him frequently on cement or concrete to wear the nails down.

You can use a Dremel tool and file them down that way.

You can buy vinyl nail caps.

Answer 9

well my dogs' nails are quite sharp as well after clipping but what i find helps alot is walking them on the road for a while. it naturally files their nails down, it's less traumatising for them and it's fun as they get a nice long walk out of it as well! :)

Answer 10

You can clip them be careful you don't cut them too short there are safety clippers at any pet supply store. You have to look at the under side of the nail and clip short of the fleshy growth called the quick if you cut too short they can bleed heavily.