29 Mar Cutting Dog Nails Without Bleeding

Cutting dog nails is vital to increase their health and well-being. Shortening these nails is a difficult task that requires a lot of care due to the presence of a quick vein. Quick is the nerves and blood vessels in a dog’s paw. The front of these arteries is as stiff as a toenail that doesn’t hurt when cut. The closer you get to the dog’s toe, the more likely this vain is to cut. For example, it’s difficult to see a quick vein in a dog with black claws when trimming its nails.

However, quick veins in white dogs are easily recognizable and appear as a pink or reddish line on white nails. So be sure to trim your dog’s nails. Excessive nail trimming causes severe pain and bleeding. Besides, if the dog has previously cut a quick while trimming or has experienced severe bleeding and pain, this negative experience will make him resist nail trimming.

Better cutting dog nails techniques:

• To begin, you need to prepare sharp, dog-sized nail clippers, a cloth to apply pressure, as well as cornstarch or styptic to prevent bleeding.
• The grooming environment should be completely bright. You can use reading glasses or a magnifying glass to see the dog’s nails better.
• Don’t use human nail clippers; dogs have their own scissors and nail clippers. Sharp and high-quality nail clippers are more suitable for this purpose. It’s also better to sharpen or replace the cutting blades periodically. The dull blades break and damage nails, so your dog gets scared and escape.
• If your dog is silent, place him in a comfortable place where you can easily see and access his nails. But if your dog may be moving, one person should hug him under his arm and around his neck, and the next person should calm him down while holding his legs to trim his nails. To prevent your dog from moving too much, you can use a non-slip mat so that your dog feels safe and stay still.
• When cutting dog nails, hold the dog’s paws firmly, pressing hard on the toes and paws to open them and access the nails. This move may be uncomfortable or funny for your dog, and he may not corporate with you; Because most dogs don’t like to restrain their feet and resist.
• You may need an assistant to trim and control your nails better and easier to keep your dog still and distracted. Using your dog’s favourite treat, proper tools and techniques will prevent bleeding nails and reduce his pain.
•  Gently apply pressure to each toe to separate the toes. Look for a pink vein on white nails to know which area to avoid. If your dog’s leg hair is dishevelled and obstructs your good vision or interferes with your tools, trim them with scissors.
•  If you can see Quick on white nails, leave some space between the incision and its start so that your dog doesn’t have pain or bleeding. If your dog has dark nails, cut slightly and inspect the cut end. If you see a white spot in the centre of the cut nail, that spot indicates where Quick started; So don’t cut more than that.
• Use a nail file or a nail grinder. Many grinders prevent excessive nail trimming. For the size of your dog’s nails, follow the product instructions carefully.
• Get your dog used to the sound of the device. Treat them and work slowly so that your dog isn’t afraid of the machine sound. In this case, your dog is still while nail trimming.
• Gently apply the nail grinder to the dog’s nails for a few seconds without pressure. Then move the tool away from your dog; Because friction causes him heat and discomfort. Try different nails and don’t work on any nails for a long time to not cause friction and excessive heat.
• If you suddenly cut your dog’s nails, press with a clean, dry cloth to stop the bleeding and relieve the pain. You can also use styptic and cornstarch or flour to prevent bleeding.
• If your dog is licking his paw, you should tie or put socks on his paw to prevent further bleeding.
• Don’t forget to trim the dewclaw if it’s present. These claws are located on the part of your dog’s legs and grow in a circle. If they aren’t short, they will get stuck in your dog’s feet or get stuck in the furniture and carpet and tear them.

Cutting dog nails is a must. Long broken nails can get stuck in carpet, furniture or the floor and cause your dog discomfort. Cutting a quick doesn’t put your dog at risk of death, but it does bleed terribly, and the dog may run away from you and leaving bloody marks all over your house. Licking the pain area can also start bleeding again. Not trimming your nails too much or finding white spots as a guide can be a difficult and stressful task. This stress can cause the dog to be afraid of trimming, hurting and bleeding his legs, and scaring you to keep working. So it’s better to leave this task to our specialized team in Mishka. Our professional groomers use sharp, high-quality tools designed for dogs. They have enough information to keep your dog still and can easily restrain your dog.