Friday, November 25, 2011

How often are you supposed to get your puppies nails trimmed??

About every 4 weeks should be fine. You can do it more often if you want.





If you let them go too long, the quicks (vein) start to grow and then you won't be able to cut them short. If you trim them once a week though, the quicks will recede and you will be able to get the nails quite short.





If you cut them at home and you hit the quick, just pack it with some flour, cornstarch or bisquick. It's not so much what you use, as long as you pack it.





It's a good idea to get your puppy used to having it's nails trimmed now so it gets used to it and doesn't turn into a difficult dog for its nail trims. Get him used to having his feet handled so he doesn't turn into a biter for the trims.





The same with grooming. Take your dog in for just a bath when he's 4 months and had all of his shots. It will get the dog used to the grooming process and then you won't have a hard to groom dog, resulting in a more expensive groom and a dog more likely to get cut because of it's behavior. I can't tell you how difficult it is to get a nice haircut on a dog that the owners bring in for it's first groom at a year old. They freak out from the bath to the dryers to the clippers.





If you have a dog that doesn't need a haircut, the grooming can cut down on your shedding.





Good luck with your puppy!How often are you supposed to get your puppies nails trimmed??
Not sure about puppies, but if a dog walks across the floor and you can hear their nails, they're too long. If their nails get to long it can throw off their gait.





If your dog's nails haven't been cut in awhile you need to cut them at least once a week until you push the quick back.





I however cheat a little, I walk and play with my dog on concrete, it helps keep her nails ';filed';.How often are you supposed to get your puppies nails trimmed??
I clip my pugs nails about every 2 weeks to once a month depending
normally you want to do it about once every month, but if you notice that your dogs nails are starting to click on the floor, you should probably cut them around that time.
Depends on the dog,one of mine runs alot and wears her down.She has her nails cut every 6-7 weeks.Another needs it every 4 weeks.
I clip my 9 month old labs nails weekly. It's really more of a trim. I only take off a little each week and I only trim those they I think need it.





The weekly trims are more for my dog becoming accustomed to the clippings. When she gets older and bigger, I don't want to have to take her to the groomer or vet every time she needs a nail trim. I want to be able to do it on my own without needing a second hand. For this to be possible, I have to get her used to it now while she's still young (and little).





But it's also for comfort and convenience. I don't have to worry about being scratched by sharp nails or her causing damage to her body, face, or eyes when she scratches.





Also, don't forget about the dew claw (if your dog has one).
at least once a month maybe more.
I do my dog's nails every 3 to 4 weeks. It will depend on how active the dog is, because running and walking on hard or rough surfaces, like pavement, will wear the nails down. The best thing to do is look at the nails every so often, and trim them if they seem overly long. Also, listen as the dog walks on pavement or non-carpeted floors. If the nails are clicking, it's time for a trim.
u shud ask a vet but i think it's every 2 months and if ur having trouble with there teeth then buy them bones for there teeth and not chiken bones they choke
When they look like they could be trimmed.
You only want to cut them whenever they are long enough to make that clacking noise when they walk on pavement. Also be very careful when you cut them and make sure to not clip their quick (vein that runs through their nails) because this is very painful for them.
depends on the pup. once the nails have started to curl downwards and are touching the floor, its time.

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