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Many dogs do not like to have their feet handled. The best thing to do is to handle their feet regularly when they are puppies; that way they become used to it. If it is an older dog you can still work with it to get it more used to having it's feet handled. Just gently massage their feet once or twice a day for a minute. Over time they should become more comfortable with you handling their feet. I have heard of dogs being so freaked out about having their feet touched that they would have to be sedated in order to trim their nails but that is pretty unusual.
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How short should I cut my dogs nails?
You should clip your dogs nails only a little bit at a time. There is something called a "quick" in dog's nails. If you cut into the quick then the nail will start to bleed and it will have hurt the dog, to a point to that they dog won't let you clip their nails anymore. If you clip the nails a little bit say once a week, the quick will start to recede, making it safer to clip your dogs nails without hurting them.
What do you use to tranquilize your dog so that you can cut her nails?
Sounds like you have spoiled your pet and haven't let them know who is boss in your household. Most breeds of dogs do not like their nails cut. You should be firm with them, but since this has obviously been going on for sometime it's best to let your vet or groomer cut their nails. Like children, dogs will often act up with their owner, yet be quite placid when a vet or groomer deals with them.Never sedate your dog unless your vet gives approval. Nail clipping is not a good reason to sedate your pet!Sorry, but I was told by my VET that I needed to tranquilize my dog to cut her nails and get her groomed, and my dog is a pet and knows exactly who is boss. She is very nervous and her original owners abused her, so when it comes time to cut her nails she MUST be tranquilized. BTW, the VET refused to cut her nails because she was too nervous and told me to give her tranquilizers to get her groomed. And she is not spoiled, just saying.
What is Peyton List's dog's name?
dancing doggy; the dog loves to do ballet and breakdancing. just to let you know, cats and raccoons dont get along: look it up, do raccoons like cats?
What do you do when you already have two dogs and you get a new one but the old dogs aren't fighting with her but the dont let her eat or get in the dog house?
I would say get (or build) a new dog house and get her a new bowl.
Where to let dog pee?
let a dog pee outside... if it poos clean it up please!!
Can you let my bloodshot nail grow out naturally?
You can let it grow naturally. I dont wanna see your gammy nail thanks.
How short should I cut my dogs nails?
You should clip your dogs nails only a little bit at a time. There is something called a "quick" in dog's nails. If you cut into the quick then the nail will start to bleed and it will have hurt the dog, to a point to that they dog won't let you clip their nails anymore. If you clip the nails a little bit say once a week, the quick will start to recede, making it safer to clip your dogs nails without hurting them.
Why does my dog roll in peppermint teabags?
dont let him eat them.
Why would a dog take a dump in your shoe?
because you dont let it out
Is it true that if you don't cut your guinea pigs nail they will bleed to death?
no that isn't true. however you shouldn't let them get too long. Bleeding from the nail will occur if when you cut the nail you cut it too short, in most guinea pigs the nail colour changes, it starts off a pinky red colour and then goes to a white/clear colour. Never cut past/onto the pinky red colour. Laura (owner of 3 guinea pigs).
Can you get pimples off with nail polish?
Yes you can, or if you dont have nail polish you can take non whitening toothpaste put a dab on then let it dry before you go to bed then sleep with it on.
How do you make your nails in a square shape?
you have to let it grow out & then cut it straight across with a nail cutter. next use a filer to make the edges more round & make the nail squarer.
Why do dogs runaway on Nintendogs?
dog run away because you dont feed them you dont give them baths or dont let them drink
How to get long boy hair?
Just let it grown and dont cut it and brush daily.
How do you keep the birds from eating dog food?
plastic lizard works great, just dont let the dog get it - LOL
Would you let a pedophiles wife cut your dogs hair?
No reason not to if she is a good dog groomer.
Are you meant to let your hair grow before you cut it into a mohawk?
no you dont but if you want it really tall you can
