Excessively long dog nails affect the dog’s movement

Excessively long dog toenails will affect the dog’s movement and may also damage indoor furniture. Adult dogs should be trimmed once a month, and puppies should be trimmed frequently. It is best to develop the habit of clipping your dog's nails from the time he is a puppy. Nail scissors can be used to trim nails. After cutting, they should be smoothed. If damage is found, iodine can be used to rub the affected area to prevent infection.

Shave your feet when cutting nails

Cutting your dog’s nails can easily cause injuries. Before trimming your dog's nails, you can wash your dog's feet with warm water, trim excessively long foot hair, and keep the spaces between your dog's toes clean and dry. Dogs with long hair need to be shaved as short as possible so they don't slip and to prevent their toes from spreading too wide. Trimming your dog's feet before trimming his nails can reduce injuries caused by unclear vision and allow for cleaner cuts.

Pay attention to blood lines when cutting nails

When cutting your dog's nails, you need to cut off the tip that does not pass through the blood vessels and bend it, cut it off in one go and then file it flat with a file. It is not easy to see the blood vessels in black claws, so you can cut off most of them first and then file them flat. If you cut a blood vessel and bleed, apply hemostatic agent and temporarily press on the base of the claw with your thumb and index finger to stop the bleeding. It’s best not to cut to the bleeding line, otherwise it will be difficult to trim your dog’s nails next time.