What should I do if my puppy’s nails are too long? It is best to cut the nails of your puppy by soaking them in the bath or in water and then cutting them. Special toe clippers should be used to cut the puppy's nails. When trimming, do not cut too much or too deep. Generally, only about 1 to 3 of the claws are cut off. After cutting, it should be filed smooth. Some dogs have dangling toes on their thumbs, so don’t forget to cut them.

Puppies often move on rough ground and can automatically smooth out their outgrown toes, like wolfhounds. If the dog rarely runs on rough ground and wears less, the toenails of dogs will grow very quickly, such as Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Poodle, etc. Toenails that are too long can cause discomfort to dogs and can easily damage furniture, textiles, carpets and other items at home; sometimes overly long toenails can split and easily cause local infection. In addition, the dog's big toe has degenerated, and there are flying toes slightly above the inside of the foot, commonly known as dewclaws. These are purely redundant degenerate objects that hinder the dog's walking and can easily cause the dog to scratch itself. Therefore, your dog’s toenails should be trimmed regularly. Dog toenails are very tough and should be trimmed using a special toenail clipper specifically designed for dogs and cats. Degenerated dewclaws should be removed by a veterinarian within 2-3 weeks after the puppy is born. Only one stitch is needed to avoid future troubles.

For daily toenail trimming, in addition to using special toenail clippers, it is best to wait until the toenails are soaked in a bath before cutting. However, it should be noted that there are blood vessels and nerves at the base of each toe claw. Therefore, when pruning, you should not cut too much or too deeply. Generally, only about 1/3 of the claws are cut off, and they should be filed flat to prevent damage.

White and transparent nails are the easiest. Just cut them about two millimeters away from the Quick (living flesh). Be sure not to cut into the Quick. Quick is where the blood and nerve cells of the nail are concentrated. If you accidentally cut it, it will hurt! It will bleed! This is why many dogs are afraid of cutting their nails.

If your dog has black nails, you need to cut them little by little from the tip to the inside. When you see small pink or gray dots appearing in the middle of the nail section, you can stop.

Some dogs have dangling toes on their thumbs, so don’t forget to trim them. When the nails are not in contact with the ground, the dangling toes will be longer than other nails. Some dogs have extremely loose toes that swing around. In this case, surgery to remove the dangling toes during neutering can prevent the dog from getting injured by hanging on things.

If the dog is found to move abnormally after cutting, carefully check the toes for bleeding and damage. If there is damage, apply iodine. In addition to trimming your toenails, check your footrests for any injuries. In addition, the hair near the toe claws and foot pillows should be cut short frequently to prevent slipping.