{"id":6142,"date":"2016-12-01T07:58:21","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T07:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hartz-v2.local7\/how-to-trim-your-dogs-nails\/"},"modified":"2023-02-24T15:26:15","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T15:26:15","slug":"how-to-trim-your-dogs-nails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/en-ca\/how-to-trim-your-dogs-nails\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Trim Your Dog\u2019s Nails"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your dog may not like to have his paws touched, but trimming his nails need not become an ordeal. Ease into the job by handling your puppy's paws on a regular basis so that she gets accustomed to the attention. If your puppy is used to having her paws touched, your once-a-month trimming battle is half-won.<br \/>\n<strong>Trimming supplies<\/strong><br \/>\nYou will need to purchase a couple of supplies to successfully trim your dog's nails:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>A nail trimmer that is specifically designed for your dog's size. They come in both scissor and guillotine styles. Either is fine; simply decide which type you and your dog will be most comfortable with.<\/li>\n<li>A small bottle of blood-clotting powder. It is much better to have it on hand and never need it than otherwise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The 5-step trimming technique<\/strong><br \/>\nThere are two ways you can position your dog for nail-trimming: have her sit beside you or put her in a laying down position. If you have a very small dog, you can even sit her on your lap while you trim. Once your dog is situated, begin clipping:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take the first paw in your hand and gently remove any dirt from around the nail.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the \"quick\" within the nail - you want to avoid this vein. If you cannot see the quick, stop cutting at the point where the nail begins to curve downward.<\/li>\n<li>Gradually shorten the nail, working one at a time.<\/li>\n<li>If you do accidentally cut into the quick, don't panic! It will bleed profusely, but it looks worse than it is. Using a cotton swab, apply some clotting powder to the end of the nail and press against it firmly for about two minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat the nail-cutting process and don\u2019t forget the dewclaws located on the inside of the front and\/or rear legs. (Some dogs don't have dewclaws, so if you don\u2019t see any, don't worry\u2014it just means you have less nails to trim!)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This process may seem a bit daunting, particularly at first. But it is actually simple and painless. Once you and your dog are relaxed and comfortable, nail trimming will easily become part of your routine.<\/p>\n<script language='javascript' type='text\/javascript'>function getWR360PopupSkin(){return 'light_clean';}<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your dog may not like to have his paws touched, but trimming his nails need not become an ordeal. Ease into the job by handling your puppy's paws on a regular basis so that she gets accustomed to the attention. 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