Not everyone enjoys what it takes to have a manicure and pedicure, and this might be the same thing. However, animal behavior experts agree that some of us absolutely love our furry friends’ nail trimming and, for the most part, it can be done with nothing more than tweezers and some clean nail polish remover. It’s hard to imagine touching your best friend without cutting them while they’re at their happiest, but here are some tricks and resources to help you get better practice on how to trim your pets’ nails with minimal discomfort.
See How to Trim Your Pet’s Nails and Tips From Veterinarians
1. Bring photos
When it comes to having a nail trim, it helps to have pictures of what you’re about to do. Especially in a situation where you’re going to be going in and pulling out sections of your pet’s nails, having photos to look at will show you where your hands should be placed and how far apart they should be.
2. Use some clean nail polish remover
The most important tip of all? Always use nail polish remover before trimming! Most pet nail lovers are familiar with this, and nail polish remover prevents excessive scratching or discoloration that will result from removing the nails after your work out is over.
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3. Be prepared
Make sure that your pet is well hydrated, well fed, and docile enough to be treated during the trim. They may not care about it, but you know they’ll be happy to have you out there helping them on their manicure and pedicure day.
4. Use a special type of tool
Certain tools make it more comfortable to use, like a special kind of tool created to handle the tiny nails on a dog’s tongue. Animal behavior experts at Carolina Animal Rescue say you can find one of these at the pet food store or online for $3-$5.
5. Practice!
Even if you’re not ready to do your pet’s nails completely in the shape of a bird or your cat’s paws, practicing is the best way to get used to how to do it. They’ll still have the nails on their tongues, so experiment with random nail shapes to get you used to your technique. If you’re going to ask your pet to eat on command and they don’t like it, slowly start trimming the nails to a shape to feel comfortable eating.
6. Try trimming a maski
Why not try a dog maski? These are flat rubber balls that look like nuggets of cheese. Experts say they’re safe to use and only require some clean nail polish remover to remove.
7. Make them the prettiest ones possible
Your best bet is to take your pet to a place where she’ll be distracted and a good atmosphere. This may mean a park where you can hold her leash or take her for a walk. An ideal scenario is to find an area that leaves her paws warm and easy to look at.
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