Tip for clipping pets nails

[KristiXP]

If you clip your pets nails and they bleed, just put a little flour on them and it'll stop the bleeding. I also suggest getting a nail clipper set from a local pet store instead of using fingernail clippers, since nail clippers for animals are shaped like the animals nail and are a lot safer for your pet.

 

[Beckijhn]

We use a bar of soap. It doesn't seem to hurt them at all (just press the nail into the soap) and it keeps it from getting infected.

Pet clippers are a must!!!

Anyone know how to trim bassett nails? I'm about ready to take her to the vet and have him do it because they are so think they split. I can't even get the itty bitty tip clipped.

 

[Chakotay2]

I hate clipping my dog's nails as she is tiny. So far, I've went to the quick of the nail about 2-3 times in approximately 13 years, so I must be doing something right.

 

[Kelly]

Corn starch works even better than flour. I also hold a treat in my hand while my wife clips our lab's nails. It keeps the head busy not thinking about the feet. If she looks down at her feet she starts to jerk.

 

[Knight]

I hate clipping my dog's nails. I can never tell where the quick is. I've cut him several times by overdoing it. The last time it was very difficult to get the bleeding stopped.

I do use pet clippers. Is there any technique to help me do this right?

 

[TIRZAH]

I Use A Toe Nail Clipper On The Cats Nails...sugar Is Very Good To Stop Any Bleeding...long Pants And Long Sleve Shirt Helps Too...a Nice Treat Afterwards For Them Is Always A Welcome........

 

[Y’VA–REKH’KHA ADONAI]

Not to sure about sugar, that can fed bacteria in the wound. You can get astiptic powder from the vet, same thing that we use when cutting ourselves shaving. Stops the bleeding fast.

 

[atheist4evr]

Any other tips would be helpful - this is always such a hard thing to do to your pet. There has to be a better way to do it without hurting her. (We have a pug) Snuggles

 

[Beckijhn]

I'd make sure you just take a tiny bit off. If the nail is too long then take a tiny bit off and wait a week before clipping again. The quick will recede each time you clip and over a few weeks you'll be able to get it down to the right length.

By tiny I mean use the guard that comes on the clippers to make sure too much nail does not go through the hole, then only do it ONCE even it you think you can do it again, DON'T.

HTH

 

[IvoryRain]

Try using a dremmel.

 

[pistonpunch]

I agree with Kelly.... Cornstarch seems to work better than the actual "stick" you buy in the stores for it.

 

[LadyBird]

Good tips...thanks Kristi.

 

[Kathy]

Thanks for the tip on using the flour Kristi. Never had to use anything as of yet my Daughter-in-law cuts the nails of my 2 little dogs and never once slipped. lol Im just not that brave yet....