Mary Allen
Regular grooming of the dog’s claws – in the right measure – has nothing to do with external appearances, but rather provides additional safety for our furry friends.
The noise goes through some people’s bones… clack, clack, clack… when dog claws are once again too long, you can hear every step, especially on parquet floors. However, caring for a dog’s claws is not primarily about an unpleasant noise – while parasites and pathogens can lurk in dirty paws, claws that are too long pose an increased risk of injury.
Beware of Blood Vessels!
Only use tools designed for clipping dog claws. Dogs with light-colored claws make it easier for us: the blood vessels shimmer through slightly pink, so you should put the claw clippers a good bit further to the tip. The following also applies to dark claws: only apply light pressure at first – if the dog defends itself vigorously, you would almost certainly risk bleeding from the claw if the claws were pushed through. So slide a little further to the top and play the same game again.
Take your time and try playing with treats. If you are still unsure, you can also try to file your claws – it is almost certain that nothing will happen!