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Once your pup is all dry there are some finishing touches that even you can do at home to complete the picture. Giving your dog a manicure might be a bit scary but trimming her nails is important. I know I am always fearful of trimming my dog’s nails too short and causing them pain and in turn making them bleed.
But if there are two people in your household, together you can have an easy time of trimming your dog’s nails. Most puppies and small dogs have small enough nails that you can use regular nail clippers. But if you have a medium to larger size breed, you can purchase larger nail clippers from your local pet supply store.
If you take a second to look at your dog’s nails, you will see one of two types of nails. You might even see both! The first type is a clear nail with pink skin and quick can be seen. The second is a black nail where nothing can be seen underneath it.
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A dog’s nails consist of three parts, a white tip, a clear base and the pink quick which is visible through the base of the nail. The part of the nail that needs trimming is the white part. Once you trim down close to the quick, you are finished.
If you clip the quick and your dog begins to bleed, don’t panic! Most pet supply stores carry “Kwik Stop”. Kwik Stop contains a mild pain reliever and applying this powder to the bleeding nail will automatically stop any bleeding.
The most important thing is to be calm so that your dog doesn’t get nervous with you!
If you do not feel comfortable clipping your dog’s nail, ask the groomer or the vetenarian to show you how to do it. Some dogs can be very protective of their paws. Then do not hesitate to have a professional cutting the nails.
