how to trim your dog’s nails 💅🐶🐾✨#dognails #dremel #dognailclipping #dognailtrim #dogmom, by Taylor 👩🏼 on YouTube. 1 min 19 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 19 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick a quiet spot with good light and put a non-slip mat or towel on the table. Let your dog stand or lie in a comfortable position.
Choose sharp nail clippers or a rotary tool such as a Dremel. For a Dremel, fit a sanding band and set it to the lowest speed.
Hold one paw firmly but gently and press the pad to extend a nail. Look at the nail from the side before you cut.
Find the quick, the pink part inside the nail. On clear or light nails it shows as a pink core; on dark nails trim only 2 to 3 mm at a time.
Clip a thin slice from the tip, then check the cut end. Stop before you reach the quick and keep slices small.
If you use a Dremel, touch the spinning band to the nail for 2 to 3 seconds, then pause. Work around the tip rather than holding it in one spot.
Trim every nail, including the dewclaws on the inner side of the front legs. Reward your dog with a treat after each paw.
If a nail bleeds, press styptic powder onto the tip with a cotton bud and hold light pressure for 30 seconds.
Tips and common mistakes
Trim after a walk or play session when your dog is calm and tired.
Take off less than you think you need; you can always grind or clip a little more.
Keep sessions short, about 5 to 10 minutes, and stop if your dog pulls away.
Check nails every 3 to 4 weeks so the quick stays short.
Questions
How do I find the quick on a dark nail?
Look at the cut end after each small slice. A dark centre with a lighter ring means you are close, so stop trimming.
What should I do if I cut the quick?
Press styptic powder onto the nail and hold gentle pressure for 30 seconds. Call your vet if bleeding does not stop after a few minutes.
How often should I trim my dog's nails?
Most dogs need a trim every 3 to 4 weeks. Dogs that walk on hard surfaces may need it less often.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
