What should I do if my dog ​​or wolf nails are stuck in my flesh?

If the dog’s wolf toe nails grow into the flesh, it will cause severe pain to the dog and make it difficult to walk. If the owner carefully observes the dog's toes, they will usually be red, swollen and inflamed. The dog will refuse others to touch its feet because of the pain. In this case, the owner must help the dog cut off the nail and pull it out. If the dog resists strongly, take it to the hospital for treatment by a doctor. After treating the nails, the owner can rub a little iodine on the dog every day and apply erythromycin ointment for disinfection and anti-inflammation. Owners must remember to trim their dogs’ nails regularly.

Steps to cut dog nails

1. Choose different nail clippers according to the size of the dog. For dogs with larger nails, it is recommended to choose the round and hollow ones.
2. Hold the root of the dog’s nails tightly with your hands to expose all the nails.
3. Use pet-specific nail clippers to cut 2mm away from the blood line.
4. If the dog's nails are black and the location of the blood line cannot be clearly seen, it is recommended to trim them slowly from the tail end, and do not trim too much at one time.
5. Use a file to smooth the edges of the dog’s nails.

Precautions for cutting dog nails

1. When cutting dog nails, be careful not to cut to the bleeding line. The blood line is the part of the space within the dog's nail where blood vessels and nerves pass. If the nails are white, you can see a red line in the dog's nails when facing the light. That is the blood line.
2. If you accidentally cut the bleeding line, you can use Yunnan Baiyao to stop the bleeding, or use a cotton tissue to hold it for a few minutes.
3. It is generally recommended to trim a dog’s nails once every 6 to 8 weeks.