Your dog's nails may not always be able to grind naturally, so they need to be trimmed periodically. Long claws can grow into the living tissue of the paw. The roller around the claw becomes swollen and inflamed, which can lead to infection.
It is necessary
special clippers for claws (nail clipper)
Instructions
Step 1
Make sure your dog's nails are long enough to trim.
Step 2
Remember that the claw is a living tissue that contains nerves and blood vessels. Examine the claw carefully. Determine where you will cut on the claw. Be careful when examining. Only this will give you the guarantee that you will not injure the dog.
Step 3
Grasp the dog's paw firmly in your hand. Right now, you will understand why you need careful caring for the dog's metacarpus. If there are problems, the dog will not allow you to firmly fix the paw.
Step 4
Trim the claw, slightly receding from the living part of the claw towards the keratinized one. Do this with a special nail clipper (clipper). These can be purchased at any pet store.
Step 5
After that, process the cut with a nail file to remove any irregularities.
Step 6
Pay special attention to the claws of the fifth finger. This finger does not have contact with the ground, it does not grind naturally. It can grow into the soft tissue of the paw. In this case, you need the help of a veterinarian.
