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Pets Q & A: Dog's Nails
- How do I make it easier to trim my dog's nails?
- It is the rare dog who enjoys having its nails trimmed. Some dogs make it more difficult than others and many owners use tranquilizers to calm their dog for this process. That really isn't necessary except in extreme cases. The first thing is to buy special clippers just for dog nails; never use a clipper designed for human nails. One of the things that make the nail clipping process so unpleasant is that usually you have interrupted something the dog enjoys doing to force it into a situation it naturally resists. Before clipping your dog's nails, try playing with your dog so that you can get it into the position it will be in when you clip the nails. Reducing stress is vital. The first time you cut your dog's nails, make sure you know what you are doing. If the first experiment results in a cut too far back the dog will forever associate this process with pain. Learn exactly where to cut and make sure you always do it right. And finally, have some treats nearby to feed your dog after each nail is done.