You’ve figured out how to take away a little stress from a routine pet walk. Now you’re getting all worked up about clipping your furry friends’ nails, right? Well, although some owners say they’ve been bitten by chipped or missing nail clippings, an animal expert says you shouldn’t worry. Lori Turner of Lori’s Pick Nails suggests you take all safety precautions and get expert tips before you actually start clipping.
“If you don’t know your pet and you’re just starting out clipping, it’s best to have it done by a professional who has experience with animals of all shapes and sizes. It’s easy to get excited and jump right in. If that’s your only option, give it time,” Lori says.
Here are Lori’s top tips for prepping to clip your pet’s nails.
Visit the Professional: No matter what your preferred alternative is, get a recommendation from your vet, a friend, or a professional animal groomer.
“Get a prescription from your vet first and ask for a detailed idea of what every nail needs clipped,” Lori says.
“Get a prescription from your vet first and ask for a detailed idea of what every nail needs clipped,” Lori says. Take all Safety Precautions: “Any pet you can think of has the potential to bite, so take care with proper hand care when clipping and wrap a sticky bandage around your pet when you aren’t,” Lori recommends. “Keep your skin clean, your arms covered, and take frequent breaks from clipping or getting irritated. You want to protect your hands and elbows from your pet licking your arm while you’re scraping off fingernails.”
“Any pet you can think of has the potential to bite, so take care with proper hand care when clipping and wrap a sticky bandage around your pet when you aren’t,” Lori recommends. “Keep your skin clean, your arms covered, and take frequent breaks from clipping or getting irritated. You want to protect your hands and elbows from your pet licking your arm while you’re scraping off fingernails.” Knead the Clips Out: Don’t just use nail clippers. Wring your nails to remove the nail clippings and just don’t attempt clipping nails on your fingers while wearing gloves or wrapping your bandage.
Don’t just use nail clippers. Wring your nails to remove the nail clippings and just don’t attempt clipping nails on your fingers while wearing gloves or wrapping your bandage. Buy Boots: Pets can get very excited about their toes, but “a thumb or forefinger cannot hold water, and has no place to soak up that nail polish,” Lori says. “It’s recommended to wear a pair of boots or socks with your coat to block the slip or sniff that can create from a wet nail.”
Pets can get very excited about their toes, but “a thumb or forefinger cannot hold water, and has no place to soak up that nail polish,” Lori says. “It’s recommended to wear a pair of boots or socks with your coat to block the slip or sniff that can create from a wet nail.” Wrap your Bandage: When your nails start slipping or clicking, lay down a sock or blanket on the floor of your home and wrap up your nail clippings by the clip. If you use your pet’s favorite glove, be sure to wrap it well and avoid getting a coating of dirt on it.
When your nails start slipping or clicking, lay down a sock or blanket on the floor of your home and wrap up your nail clippings by the clip. If you use your pet’s favorite glove, be sure to wrap it well and avoid getting a coating of dirt on it. Do the Tidying Up: Sometimes your dog or cat has a different disposition toward a certain color of nail polish or paw pads than a human does. Set aside the polish, and give the pads a good check before taking off your paws. If possible, clean the wounds with tap water.
“Do not be tempted to grab your pet’s nail polish before you realize you accidentally scratched a nail,” Lori says. “Have a strong nail polish remover handy, and brush out the area. If you’ve had fun with nail art, paint the nail you’ll be keeping in your owner’s hand on the bottom right hand corner. It helps keep the base of the nail long and strong.”
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