Nails are one of the most underrated, but most common (and costly) car-handling duties. The Dachshund isn’t exactly known for being one of the toughest dogs on the planet (that honor still goes to my hound, Alonzo), but a highly trained senior dog will still need to take pride in the task of trimming the heels on his nails, the most aesthetically pleasing part of his body.
The most important factor of the nail trimming process is gentleness and precision. Leaving hair on his nails is a very simple way to impair his ability to smell, maintain an erect posture or even jump out of bed in the morning. (This applies to humans, too.)
Needless to say, a little patience is key.
Depending on the breed, a talented Dachshund vet professional may come to your house and do a quick check of the side of the nail before trimming it. If you’re already familiar with the look of these happy owners’ Nails, your service can begin. The vet will then simply cross out the excess with a little pea-sized glue and bond it to the nail before re-secreting the glue over the nail to build a bond. Doing this makes the nail pretty even across the length of the animal’s body.
Needless to say, this nail trimming is really hard work, so you’ll want to make sure your dog is in good hands for a quality experience. If you’re worried you’ll be getting any nail polish, there’s no need. The vet is very careful of not touching any nails with his nails as they go back on the nail.
To remove the glue from the nail, you will have to bend the nail back a bit to open up the skin and help in removing the glue. This will require some stretching and a small amount of force on your part.
Nails are extremely delicate, so make sure you don’t get the nail too far from the nail bed (or open it up) and don’t worry about the length or type of nail. Nails only have to be bent for a few seconds to make sure they are properly cleaned of glue.
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