(07-07-2012, 05:46 PM)TreeClimber Wrote: Victor, the grinder is a much softer version that you have in your tool box. I've never used one, but my brother swears by it. This is one version, though it's not the one my brother has. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?o...MoEEPMCMAA
Reydempto, I walk my dog on cement every day for our walk. It does help. Though, after a year and a half, they did get long. The worst is the duclaws because they don't have any contact with the ground.
I have learned that I am terrible at nail clipping. I've done many nurse and doctor duties for my dogs. Some of them were not very pleasant. But, nail clipping gives me the willies. When Misha had a recent procedure where they needed to sedate her, the Veterinarian clipped her nails. That's the best way (having someone else do it!)
I've seen this before! Thanks for reminding me. And it only costs $11. Hopefully somebody is selling it in our country at the same price. I think I'll be adding this to my to buy list to make my grooming tasks a whole lot easier.
I can relate to your dilemma on Misha. That dog whose quick I accidentally cut, I'm too scared to cut her nails now so I think I'll need to bring her to the groomers to have them cut it.
(07-23-2012, 04:30 AM)dashboardc33 Wrote: I actually do not cut my dog's nails because I am afraid of doing this to her. I do have a clipper the ones above, however I am still very hesitant to cut her nails. Luckily, her nails do not get that long, so it isn't too big of a problem. I groom her regularly by brushing, bathing and trimming her fur, but I just avoid the nail cutting process.
I hope you don't forget to check the ones on top of her front paws. They can become so long when forgotten.
My sister had this dog who had never needed his nails cut because he was self-sufficient. The nails on this paws are very short. One time, I gave him a belly rub and was surprised on how the nails on his front legs (dew claws, I believe) had already curled and was slowly piercing his skin.
So, just keep an eye on those.
