Tips On How To Trim and Clip A Dog's Toenails


Most dog's nails need to be trimmed once a month, but an older
dog's nails should be trimmed every three weeks. You can also do
it weekly, if your preferred method is to trim just a tiny sliver
from the nails each time you do it. Younger dogs can wear down
their nails a little with the running around they do, making it
less necessary to be strict about the time between trimmings. But
an older dog tends to do less walking and running, so it's
critical to keep to a regular nail trimming schedule. Nails that
are too long can affect the dog's gait and cause imbalance and
muscle strain.

The older your dog is, the more critical it is to keep the nails
at the proper length, primarily so that the dog can maintain some
semblance of a regular exercise program without compromising
skeletal alignment and muscle function. A general guideline for
proper length is that the dog's nails should not touch the ground
when she is standing (i.e., not walking, but just standing
still).

Your groomer or vet can do the nail trimming, or you can do it
yourself -- with the proper tools and knowledge. If you plan to
do the trimming yourself, you will need to get information about
the correct tools and techniques for your particular dog. The
Internet Dog Owner's Guide has excellent material on nail
clipping. The Humane Society of the United States also has
prepared material on How To Trim a Dog's Nails.

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