Unfortunately for dogs, stiletto claws are not all the rage! In the third part of our #HolisticWellbeing series, we explore nail clipping, and their importance.
Why is clipping nails important?
If you do not clip your pup's nails regularly, you unintentionally make them walk on stilettos. Long toe nails can make their walking very difficult and some cases even painful to their toes, their joints by making their body to overcompensate for their unnatural gait. In worst cases, some of these long toe nails that don’t touch the ground become overgrown and get curved to the point of puncturing their own paw pads!
Modern day dogs don’t walk as nearly enough for these natural grating of the nail process can occur. So it is very important that we help them by regular care (at least once a month).
You can see in the pictures below some examples of stiletto claws!
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So how do I cut my pup's nails?
Good news - dog nail clippers are found everywhere, from Google to Amazon. All that's needed is a quick google search for "Dog Nail Clippers" and hundreds of options appear! If you're not sure, you can also ask your groomers for advice, who should be happy to help!
When it comes to clipping the nails, the most important thing is to watch out for their blood vessels. If you look closely at your pup's nails, you can see a faint red line. So if you cut the nail too short, it may bleed profusely and look worse than it actually is! But don't worry, your pup is not in any pain, and you can very easily seal the bleeding nail with some flour, a natural blood-coagulator. And in most cases, your dog will be fine. You can see the picture below for more details!
Finally, if you have any questions, uncertainties, and face challenges during the process of nail clipping at home, please don’t hesitate to get help from your groomers! And if you think dog nail clipping at home is not for you, you can always get it done at your groomers once a month for your dog's overall wellbeing!
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