Protecting Dogs Toenails?

[binka_nugget]

Check out soft claws http://www.softclaws.net/

They're vinyl nail caps used for dogs prone to scratching floors, furniture, etc.

[finn's mom]

Thanks for all the links, Freedom. His nails aren't too long, and they're not really too short, either. It's just that he digs so hard into everything, literally and figuratively speaking, he ends up exposing the quick. Even when we wait a week before exercising again, he'll still do it. His diet isn't lacking anything that I know of, and one of the suggestions was to give fish oil, which I don't do consistently and will start doing now. I was giving it to him when I remembered, but I will make a point of it, now.

As for the soft claw covers, I thought of that, too, but are they really designed to stay on through extreme play and exercise? I will give them a shot, although his nails aren't so long that they hurt our skin or make clicky sounds on hard floors.

Thanks for the suggestions, we'll keep searching, too!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Silly boy! Less enthusiasm needed young man

[finn's mom]

Silly boy! Less enthusiasm needed young man

Yeah, and even with three nails bleeding yesterday, he was trying to drag David back to the grassy hill to do more.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Yeah, and even with three nails bleeding yesterday, he was trying to drag David back to the grassy hill to do more.

That's the Finn we all know and love

[pitc9]

Oh Finn you silly boy, you need to know when to slow down a little bit honey!

I hope you find something that works for your big guy!

[Freedom]

I thought of you today and have something else to consider.

When we humans want to clip our toe nails, we often soak them first to soften them. I was wondering how much time Finn spends in water, and if that may be contributing the problem? I also don't know what effect the cholorine from the pool would have re softening the nails?

Maybe check with other dock dog owners? Some of them may have encountered this, and have some thoughts.