Like
you, your dog's nails grow continuously and require routine
maintenance. (A few lucky dogs never need a trim because they
wear them down by exercising on hard surfaces.)
A dog's nails should barely touch the ground. If the nails are too long, they can cause the feet to splay (spread out) creating discomfort and possible deformation of the foot. Nails can actually curl under the foot and pierce the pads at the bottom of the feet and require a trip to the vet.
Trimming
your dog's nails is important for your dog's overall health.
Severely overgrown nails can cause a variety of problems including
broken nails which are painful and bleed profusely. In some cases,
nails will actually curl and grow back into the dog's feet piercing
the pad or the ankle. Long nails can break or split, a very painful
condition that can become infected Overgrown nails become
"needle" sharp inflicting injury on you and your pet or can
get even caught in carpeting and upholstery.
Your dog's nails should be examines every 3 to 4 weeks. A dog's nails should barely touch the ground and should not click when walking on uncarpeted areas.
Many pet owners hesitant to trim your dog's nails because you are afraid of cutting the nail too short, causing pain or bleeding. Your pet groomer trims your pet's nails as part of his regular grooming, but we can also trim and file just the nails between appointments.
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