Some extra bits if you were wondering.
What if you cut their quick?
We are often told that customers no longer visit their previous groomers because they cut their dog’s nails and made them bleed. This is a little unfair as even we catch the quick from time to time. Dogs do not always sit still, they may kick or fidget right at the point we are going to clip. The black nails are almost a complete guess, especially the first cut, as to where the quick will be. If the quick is caught, we pack onto the nail a powder that helps stop the bleeding really fast, it also helps clean the area with and antiseptic property.
My Dog’s Nail started bleeding when I got home..
If we ever catch your dog’s nails we will let you know. But sometimes it can occur if we have clipped the nails close to the quick but not caught it and as the dog has walked on the pavement or maybe had a nibble on it they can, on rare occasions, scratch down to the quick, and you might see a slight dot of blood.
I can hear my dog’s nails ‘clicking’ on the floor, Do they need cutting?
Not necessarily. Your dog will always have nails, the clicking on hard floors might simply be down to the way your dog rolls its foot. Similarly, if they walk rocking their feet backwards (bulldogs like to do this), you might not hear their nails clicking but they might need clipping. See above for how to tell when and contact us if you are not sure, we don’t mind checking.
Why do my Dog’s Nails grow really fast?
All dogs are different and how fast nails grow varies from dog to dog, but other factors can effect nail growth, including diet, medication, age, how often they are walked etc. This is something better taken up with your vet.
My dog’s nails scratch me, they need clipping.
Due to the fact we can only clip so far down the nail up to the quick, your dog will still have nails. If you’re in shorts and they jump up at you they can still scratch. Puppy nails being all thin will absolutely still scratch. We do try to make the cut as smooth as we can.
Do we cut cats nails?
No… cats are a lot more wrigglier than dogs, and we are not as familiar in holding them.
we can help with rabbits though…