My dog is a pomeranian and his nails are curling back into his paws. Can I save some money and use my own clippers? He is a small dog and I know how to avoid the quick of the nail.
2007-06-30 17:40:55 · 15 answers · asked by leezaaa 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, if you try to clip his nails purchase a dog nail clipper. A human nail clipper can chip and fracture the nail, this can lead to deformation of the nail and/or infection in the nail bed. You can get a pair of clippers at a pet store for five dollars.
2007-06-30 17:46:34 · answer #1 · answered by Kellie D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot use human nail clippers on a dog!
The reason being, our nails are flat, that's why our nail clippers are also flat. Dogs' nails are round which require special clippers for them that are also rounded. You can buy them at any pet store or any store that sells pet supplies. They aren't that expensive, maybe around $5-$10 at the most.
If you try to use human nail clippers on your dog, you risk hurting him, no matter how careful you are.
And depending on how bad his nails are right now, you probably should have your vet clip the nails, and show you how to do it safely, then you need to buy yourself some nail trimmers so you can do the grooming yourself.
To keep your dog's nails short, walk him regularly. The pavement will help "file" his nails to a comfortable length.
2007-06-30 21:02:57 · answer #2 · answered by DH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would advise against this. Personal nail clippers are designed for human nails, because they're basically flat.
You can get special clippers for your dog at any pet store for a reasonable price, probably around $10.
2007-06-30 17:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by Kavasa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go out to your local grooming store and pick up dog nail clipper but if the toe nails are that bad it is better to let your vet take care of the toe nails
2007-06-30 17:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A dogs nails are much thicker and harder than a humans. Invest in dog nail clippers
2007-06-30 17:44:11 · answer #5 · answered by nerakian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you could but don't cut too short because they will bleed. However it would be better to get real dog clippers or get a groomer to do that. Sometimes it hurts them. However I did it to my puppy the other day because they aren't very thick or hard yet. So you could but it would be better if you used dog clippers or get a professional dog groomer to do it for you.
2007-06-30 17:58:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can, with out hurting him ... give it a try... just don't cut too short that they start to bleed. There are regular dog nail clippers. & you can also take them to a groomer... if that's all they're doing, they may only charge like $5.
2007-06-30 17:46:28 · answer #7 · answered by Lady Harley99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...I wouldn't because human nails are thin and dog nails are circular. I would use dog clippers just to be safe, but I really don't know if it would work.
2007-06-30 17:45:01 · answer #8 · answered by Aaron 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once you look on the nail, seek for the white tip.that's the section which you decrease off. only like a human nail! in case you do not see a white tip on the tip the nail which ability they're too brief to decrease. yet another sturdy indication is that in the event that they look quite brief besides. this is going to likely be very frustrating to inform on the decrease back claws, regrettably. And confident, multicolored nails are effortless and accepted in canines. additionally: it somewhat is beneficial to have a product called QuickStop or you need to use corn starch, flour or bisquick, only in case you decrease it too brief and that they bleed. %. that into the nail very sturdy, and it's going to supply up the bleeding.
2016-10-03 08:03:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya you can most likely get a small portion of the tip off your pup but i would invest in some dog clippers!
2007-06-30 17:46:58 · answer #10 · answered by H <3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋