Saturday, April 23, 2016

What You Need To Know About Nail Trimming For Dogs

By Catherine Smith


Dogs are known to be a mans best friend. Some use them as pets, guard dogs and by law enforcement for specific reasons. Hounds should be taken care of in all ways from good and nutritious food, exercise, proper health care, and grooming. Their toenails grow continually due to their natural adaptation, and when they are used domestically, there would be no need for the long nails as they become a hindrance in walking and also can lead to other health hazards. Here are some of the tips to ensure that the nail trimming for canines is successful.

For the nails to grow in good shape and soft, start trapping the mongrel while it is very young. This will be a good way of letting it learn that the process is meant for its good and not for harm. If you wait for it to grow old, the nails will harden, and it will be hard to trim. If this happens, the animal will resist, and so it is good to do it in a peaceful manner.

There are varieties of trapping gadgets. They range from razors, scalpels and so on. It is your duty to choose what is good for you mongrel. The sizes of the cutters also matter and should go with the size and age of the gentleness of the rigidity of the nail should also guide you in making your choice.

Precautions should be taken when trimming the canine. This is because the nails contain veins and nerves that when cut they can cause bleeding and eventually a wound that can easily be contaminated leading to other diseases. It is good that you know your animal well as on some the veins will be clear and on others that are dark in color it will not be easy to note them. Make sure in the process you do not harm the animal.

Trimming is a delicate process. Make sure that position the mongrel strategically and that it is well-elevated position so as to have a clear close view on the them. Check on the angle into which you ought to trim your mongrel. Let the mutt lay on your leg; this is the best position since you can view the whole nail.

Things do not always go to plan, and sometimes accidents happen during the trimming. Therefore, one should have a set of first aid equipment and mostly antiseptic powder or paste in case of any bruising or bleeding. This would help a lot in taking care of any wound and prevent any further infections on the open wound, either on you or your beloved dog.

Consult a veterinary or dog groomer when you encounter any difficulties in trapping. Expert advice is also helpful so as to know how well to do it and also precautions to take while grooming the dog. There are also other places one might get good advice on fixing e. G. Dog care websites or forums on taking care of mutts.

A record of the progress of your canine is very crucial. Trapping dates should be well tabulated and the next due date. The schedule should be followed even when you are not there. Call a veterinary offer check on the progress of the animal. These will create a forum for the guidance too.




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