A dog’s nails will grow to a length of 20 or more inches, depending on the breed, and a common problem is clipping and extracting them from their nail beds, which can be very painful for your dog. “Throwing away a nail ball and just grabbing an uneven nail for a few seconds will allow the nail to touch some of the other nail beds, making the nail more brittle and difficult to remove,” according to PoochTV. If your pet is unable to remove it safely from the nail bed with a scissors, or if you own a dog who is constantly getting nail files, you can get some tips for safely keeping your dog’s nails looking nice and trim. Keep reading to learn 10 ways to safely remove a nail from a dog’s nail bed.
Toilet Bowls: Food spills and dog poop are so common that many dog owners resort to using a plastic bag to keep their dog’s poop away from the toilet bowl. If that doesn’t work, you can lay a wet towel or wet cloth underneath the toilet to keep the dog’s poop from getting splashed on your toilet paper rolls. You can also give your dog a straw for poop balls by using a noodle or a piece of string with pin holes made for cat food. Build a Habit: You can give your dog a treat after his poop falls in the bowl and when he gets up and walks away from the bowl. On his next trip to the restroom, give him a chew toy as a reward. In the same vein, take him to the bathroom with you and have him pee into a litter box and be rewarded afterward with a sweet treat. He’ll thank you for it. It makes it easy for both of you to go to the bathroom — it’s not a special ceremony, but they just love it. Give Heaters: If your dog gets the daily workout he needs without all the coaxing, make it an occasion. Give him some heat on his day off. Make sure to stay a few feet away from him so you don’t cause any frostbite. Purchase a dog jacket to protect him from the cold. Nail Balls: If you’ve discovered dog nails on clothing or in everyday objects, I can totally understand the desire to repair them, but beware! In fact, sometimes getting a nail out of a favorite item can be more dangerous than buying a new one. If you have an instinct that this is happening, open the hole until you see the twigs come out of the animal’s skin. Keep It Clean: For easy access to the nail in the event that it is loose and easier to remove than a paperclip, sharpen a sharp shard of wood and wrap it around the pet’s nail so it won’t slide. You can also use an electrical probe to gently rock back and forth on the hair sticking out of the nail. As always, apply plenty of saline, an antiseptic cream, or paper towels to clean the area before and after removing the nail. Don’t Use Nails to Pick Up Dog Barking: Leaving empty nail balls around to pick up dog poop is a problem, but not a good way to get a fill when you can’t find the poop. Once again, I can’t stress this enough. If your dog drops the poo and you find the nail ball, you will look like a misanthrope. Any animal vet will agree: the cat knows that a good chew and the litter box is the dealbreaker. Visit DogFacts.com for more on the rules of using nail balls to pick up dog poop.
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