Misconceptions about the trimming of the dog toenail
Misconceptions about the trimming of the dog toenail
There are many misconceptions about the trimming of the toenail. Frequently veterinarians are asked to do this procedure when it should be done by you, the owner.
As you know, the toenail is an extension of the skin that is attached to the bone at the end of the toe. There are a nerve and a blood vessel at the center of this structure. The top one half of the nail has a nerve and blood.
The following is the procedure for trimming the nail:
- Have a sharp nail trimmer (use the guillotine style trimmer).
- Cut the nail from the bottom.
- Have the blade away from the toe.
- Take small sections at one time.
- When the center of the cut surface is black, stop.
- Have someone holding the dog and its leg.
If you cut too deep and the nail bleeds, place a wrap around the foot until the bleeding stops. This is not a dangerous situation.
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