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It should be trimmed once a week but for a dog once a month.
You get a pair of HUMAN nail clippers, & cut the very tips off the nail. Mice shouldn't need their nails trimmed, but if they do, a safer way is to place rocks & wood in their cages to walk on. It wears the nail down.
The free edge of the nail needs to be trimmed the most often.
Bums
The distal edge of the nail is called the "free edge." It is the part of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip and is not attached to the nail bed. The free edge is typically the part that is trimmed during nail care.
Fingernails
If your ferret rips out a nail, stop the bleeding with a styptic pencil (or cornstarch) and contact your veterinarian. To avoid such problems, keep your ferrets nail trimmed as their nails do tend split and catch on cloths.
Your cat's claws are sharp because they are designed for hunting and self-defense. To help keep them trimmed and healthy, you can provide scratching posts, regular nail trims, and consult with a veterinarian for advice on proper nail care.
The distal edge of the fingernail is called the nail tip or free edge. This part extends beyond the fingertip and is the portion of the nail that is not attached to the nail bed. It is often the part that gets trimmed during nail care.
No. Get those nails trimmed! If you don't get them trimmed, you will wind up with a g-pig with bumblefoot. It's an awful thing where the nail goes into the foot and gets infected. If you can't clip them yourself,go to the vet soon. They need to be trimmed once a week or as needed.
No the white spots on the nail is from damage to the matrix this is the root of the nail and it will grow out of the nail but it may take some time.
They do. Long nails can make it difficult and uncomfortable for your dog to walk. And if left long enough, some will curl over and grow into your pet's pads, which will require surgery to correct. It's recommended that you clip your dog's nails about every month or so.