Using your preferred clippers, trim a very small bit of nail at a time.Cut at a slight angle across the tip of the nail, following its natural shape. After each cut, look at the freshly-cut tip of the nail to look for the little black dot that tells you when to stop.
How do you cut a dog's nails that are too long?
Start by cutting small sections of the nail (especially if your dog has dark colored nails). Work your way slowly back to just in front of the quick. Do one paw at a time, until all of his nails sit just off the floor. Using a file or an electric grinder, smooth out the tips of his nails.
Are overgrown nails painful for dogs?
Long claws are more prone to chipping, tearing, splitting and breaking, which can be very painful and may require veterinary treatment. As well as being prone to damage, when a dog stands or walks on a long-clawed paw it puts pressure on the wrong parts of the foot, causing pain and discomfort.
How do you cut a dog's nails that are curled?
Start close to the tip of your dog's nail, and hold the clippers at a right angle to the nail. Snip away at the nail a small bit at a time until the nail is no longer curled under and stop clipping once you get close to the quick of the nail, as trimming further can lead to bleeding and pain.
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