:( Bleh.

I was going to suggest using a dremel too. Even if you're now taking off only the smallest amount you can get half that with the dremel. The quick of the nail doesn't like to be too close to the end of the nail (even if it seems like it does) so when you cut them (or file them) the quick WILL shrink back, just like Orangutango said. Over time they will get back to a better length.

Kay i can sympathise with you about watching our kids getting older :(. Cherish each and every day with Simba. You are in my thoughts {{Hugs}}.

i'm so sorry you're having a tough time. :( with Kiara's nails maybe buy a nail grinder. i use one for Gracie.

i understand compleatly what you are going through with Simba. my Beanie is showing his age. he's 8. he is starting to get arthritus(sp) in his back legs. :( there's nothing we can do other than enjoy every moment we have with them! :)

EDIT: i didn't see that more people had advised a dremel. :o

Poor thing Maggy dont bleed i have a real hard time on her nails every nail on every paw i cut them and they crack all the way to her foot and Lacy nails looks like she has her nails done lol there perfect and Molly Yikes her nails are horrible so thick..and storm have not attempted to cut his yet the dont seem to grow right yet

I'm sorry, Kay :( Your dogs love you so much and you love them so much, it's not even funny :o It's not your fault... don't feel bad.

I know it's hard when they get older. It's so hard to face it that they don't live as long as we do, but we think of them as family.

As for Kiara, she might have longer quicks than Simba and Nala. RB Angie and Harley have longer quicks than the other dogs. Their nails are naturally longer and if I try to cut then as short as Syl, Mort, and Jim he will bleed.

Oh, btw, the vet can't even cut Sylvia's nails. They tried to hold her down and then he had to admit he couldn't do it. She doesn’t bite, but she wiggles like crazy and gets really upset. Plus her nails are black and we can’t see the quick. She will let my brother do it or I try to file them down. Usually she keeps them worn down pretty well though.