Q&A: Trimming Puppies´ Nails

Q: How do I trim my puppy's nails? I´m nervous about this process. A: Lots of people are nervous about trimming their dogs´ nails, but as long as you are prepared and careful, you´ll do fine. Even if you nip a bit of the live part of the nail, you can apply pressure to the nail and the bleeding will stop. If you´re still uncomfortable doing this, I urge you to have your veterinarian or veterinary technician do it once while you´re watching, so you can see the technique first hand. That really helps. Also remember that if you can walk your puppy on a sidewalk or other hard surface on a regular basis, the pup´s nails will be worn down naturally so you´ll have to trim them far less often. Here is a helpful step-by-step article with more details on nail trimming and the equipment you´ll need: http://ri.essortment.com/dogscareadvice_redh.htm