Hold Your Puppy’s Paw Gently But Firmly And Trim The Tip Of Each Claw One At A Time.
If your dog has clear nails find the quick by looking for the pink line coming from the base of the nail. Gently but firmly hold one of your dog’s paws between your thumb and forefinger. Touch the nail clipper or grinder lightly to each paw.
Trimming Your Puppy's Nails Is Important.
Styptic powder may provide a small stinging sensation when it is applied to your pet’s nail. Even if your puppy does great, begin by cutting just one nail on the first day. Have a question about your pet's health?
They Can Damage Their Nails.
If your puppy’s nail is bleeding, the easiest way to stop nail bleeding is with styptic powder or a styptic pencil. Be slow, patient and gentle. Step 1, choose the right time.
As They Get A Bit Older You Can Also Use:
If you can see the quick through your puppy’s nails, cut just below the pink line. Then trim just the very tip of the nails, one at a time. If he doesn’t pull away or resist, start massaging the paw and gently.
Open And Shut The Clippers To Acquaint Him With The Sound.
Grip your pup's paw gently, push back any hair growing around the nail, and lightly squeeze the paw pads to separate his toes. As a guideline, clip just beneath where the nail curves (for pups with darker nails) or beneath the quick (the pink tissue, for dogs with lighter nails). What to do if your puppy’s nail is bleeding?
