Cutting dogs nail

[chealy731]

Hiii umm I have a chihuahya. and he has really long nails...he won't even let me touch his paw....Any i deas how I can cut his nails??

[Kfamr]

Have you ever cut dog's nails before? If you haven't I recommend you take him to a groomer or a Vet. Dogs have a vein that run thru their nails and if you don't know how to look for it then you could very easily cut it and make him bleed horribly.

[chealy731]

nope...kk thanks

[KYS]

If your dogs nails are clear it is very easy to cut them with out
hitting the quick.
If their black as Kay suggested go to a Vet or a groomer.
Than ask them to show you how to cut them.

My dogs nails are black, so I have to cut a little at a time.
I even try to take a flash light and shine it on the nail so I
can make out the quick. But that is not full proof.

[caseysmom]

My vet charges 9.00 its a bargain, casey does not like her nails to be trimmed.

[Flatcoatluver]

My dogs go to there dog trainer, she charges five for each paw. But its better then their nails bleeding.

[.sarah]

My dogs go to there dog trainer, she charges five for each paw. But its better then their nails bleeding.
:eek: That's expensive!

[Flatcoatluver]

Yeah I know, I get it for free now since I work there, But it got pretty pricey.