Reasons for trimming dog nails

1. Dog nails that are too long will scratch the floor, sofa and other items at home. The most important thing is that it is easy to accidentally injure people.
2. Dog nails that are too long will affect the dog’s foot health, causing bone deformities and walking pain. Sometimes toenails that are too long can split, easily causing local infection.

Steps to cut dog nails

1. Hold the root of the dog’s nails firmly with your hands to expose all the nails.
2. Use pet-specific nail scissors, leaving about 2mm of distance from the blood vessels. Once the scissors are removed, the nail will be broken.
3. If the nails are black and we can’t see the blood vessels clearly, don’t cut them all. It is recommended to trim slowly from the tail end little by little. Do not cut too much at one time. Check whether the nerves can be seen from the cross-section of the nail. If you see white spots on the cross-section, they are the tips of blood vessels and nerves. Stop cutting your nails as soon as you see them.
4. 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.

What is a dog's bleeding line?

A bleeding line is to cut the dog's nails to the root of the paw to cut off the nerves and blood vessels. At present, in China, only dogs participating in competitions will have their fingers amputated. The purpose is to maintain a graceful gait and avoid scratching people and dogs. However, some owners also choose to have their dogs' fingers amputated for the sake of appearance and convenience. blood line.