how do you keep your dogs toenails down?
By jhl930
@jhl930 (3601)
United States
September 11, 2008 4:04pm CST
i don't know if anyone else has noticed it or not but dogs toenails get long after awhile and its your responsibility to get them taken care of, and i have tried several things like walking him on pavement and things like that and he won't sit still for anyone to clip them at a professional place because he jerks his feet whenever someone tries and cut them so that is out and i have tried to do it at home and he won't allow it and the new thing on television that usually does that(that cuts their nails)i really don't think he will let me do that...so what do you usually do? thanks for taking the time to review my discussion and hopefully i will get answers soon, i hope that you all had a great day so far and i hope that the remainder of your day is good as well, and once again thanks for taking the time to read my discussion!
5 responses
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
12 Sep 08
Well, I used to have a small poodle, but I never thought about this problem as it never occurred to me. But I am wondering if it is necessary for a dog to have its toenails down. Maybe they don't like it? lol.
@Erin88 (348)
• United States
12 Sep 08
I have the same problem cutting my dog's nails. She used to nibble on her nails and make them shorter, but has stopped. She also used to let me cut her nails, but doesn't like that either. I try to clip one nail a day like a previous person said. It is the easiest way for me to do it. I have tried bribing her with a treat. Sometimes it works, sometimes she takes the treat and runs before I can trim any nails.
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
11 Sep 08
We've never trimmed our dogs nails actually..but they are outside dogs and I'm assuming thats why its never needed to be done...And since the vet has never mentioned it during their check ups we just dont worry about it
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
11 Sep 08
I had a similar dog who did not like his toe nails to be cut. Walking or rough surfaces does help. I don't suggest that you try holding him against his will. The dog will offer more resistance. The only method that the vet could cut his toe nail is by sedating him. But i would use this as a last resort
@xcammiex (272)
• United States
11 Sep 08
I would reccommend taking him to the vet. I worked at a few and we would sometimes clip all the way back so that they would stay short a long time. Only the vet office can do it because the nails will bleed. All in all, it's less traumatizing than getting the nails trimmed every month, especially if your dog hates people messing with his feet. With the nails cut back, you have 4 - 6 months before another cut.
