How to trim the nails of a Redbone Coonhound? Regularly trimming the nails of a Redbone Coonhound will not only allow the dog to exercise better and reduce disease, but also reduce the damage caused by the Redbone Coonhound to the home environment.

1. Why do you need to trim the nails of a Redbone Coonhound?

If a Redbone Coonhound’s toenails are too long, it will affect the dog’s movement. If a Redbone Coonhound dog always likes to exercise on rough ground, the nails will usually be worn down. Such a dog’s nails will be relatively flat. Don’t cut too hard.

However, some dog owners have very good conditions at home. The little Redbone Coonhound rarely goes out, and the house is carpeted. This is not good for the Redbone Coonhound, and the dog has no chance to sharpen its claws. You'll have long nails in no time. Excessively long nails will make the Redbone Coonhound feel uncomfortable and may also easily damage furniture, carpets and other items in the home.

Sometimes toenails that are too long can split and easily cause local infection. In addition, the dog's big toe has degenerated, and there is a flying toe slightly above the inside of the foot, commonly known as "wolf's claw". It is a purely redundant degenerate object that hinders the dog's walking and makes it easy for the dog to scratch itself. Therefore, dog owners should take their dogs out for walks more often when they are free, especially on cement floors. Dogs can also smoothen their nails by walking and running on their own.

2. How to trim the nails of a Redbone Coonhound?

Generally, the nails of a small redbone coonhound can be trimmed in one or two months. If you are worried about the trouble, it usually costs 10-20 yuan to go to a pet hospital. If it is a better pet hospital, sometimes it will be done during a bath. I'll cut it for you directly.

1. To trim the claws of Redbone Coonhound, you can use nail scissors. After cutting, they should be smoothed. If damage is found, you can rub the affected area with iodine and apply hemostatic powder to prevent infection. 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.

2. When cutting the nails of the Redbone Coonhound, you need to cut off the tip part that does not pass through the blood vessels and is bent. Cut it off in one go, and then flatten it with a razor. The blood vessels are not easy to see on the black claws, so you can cut them off first. Then file it down with a file after most of the nails are cut. If the red bone coonhound cuts a blood vessel and bleeds when cutting the nails, apply a hemostatic agent and temporarily press the base of the claw with your thumb and index finger to stop the bleeding.

3. When pruning, do 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. If there is any damage, apply iodine.

4. The toenails of Redbone Coonhound dogs are very hard and should be trimmed with a special toenail clipper for dogs and cats. Degenerated "wolf claws" should be removed by a veterinarian within 2-3 weeks after the puppy is born. Only one stitch is needed to avoid future troubles.

5. When trimming your dog's toenails, in addition to using special toenail clippers, it is best to wait until the toenails are soaked in the bath before cutting.