How to clip dog nails?

When cutting a dog’s nails, it’s important to use dog-specific nail clippers. Giving them treats and other food while clipping their nails can also help keep them calm and steady. A styptic powder should also be available if the dog’s nails get clipped too short and bleed.

Can I cut my own dog’s nails?

Yes, you definitely can!

However, you need to use specialized tools such as dog-specific nail trimmers to help keep your pup safer. Some dog owners also use dremel tools to sand down their dog’s nails instead of clipping them.

Just be prepared for any untoward incidents such as cutting your dog’s nails too short.

How do I know if my dog’s nails are cut too short?

Your dog’s may already be living the royal life today, but their ancestors used to hunt, run, and bury food to survive. When they were doing these activities, their nails get trimmed down naturally.

They didn’t need clippers and other trimmers to keep their nails short. This is also beneficial to them since shorter nails mean they can move properly and be more agile.

But your furry friend no longer stays most of its life in the wild, which is why they need nail grooming. The problem, however, is if their nails get trimmed too short.

These typically bleed and cause discomfort and pain in your pet. When left untreated, it can also lead to more severe medical issues such as:

• Infection.
• Amputation.
• Severe stress and anxiety.

Other indicators that your dog’s nails were trimmed too short include:

• Swelling in their paw area.
• Visible redness in their nails.
• Limping and difficulty in walking.
• Excessive licking and chewing on their paws.

What do I do if my dog’s nails are cut too short?

If you’re in a situation where you’d have to groom your dog’s nails yourself, it’s best to be ready if you accidentally clip them too short.

The number one thing you need to have is styptic powders. There are also styptic pencils available in the market, which will have the same purposes as a styptic powder but are applied a bit differently.

You also need to prepare the following to help

Here are steps on how to treat your dog’s nails if they’re cut too short:

Step #1: Make your dog calm down for a bit. You can dp this by giving them a few treats and talking to them gently.

Step #2: Remove any debris that might be present in your furry friend’s nails. Make sure that you’re using a clean cloth with a saline solution when doing this to avoid getting their wound infected.

Step #4: Put the styptic powder in a container with an opening that’s big enough for your dog’s paw.

Step #4: Dip your dog’s paw inside the styptic powder container and roll it around gently.