Ibd In Dogs

hello, i am dr. mike,today we are going to learn to trim your dog's nails. it is important to understand thatyour dog's nails are always growing and may need to be routinely examined to make surethey are not too long. if allowed to get too long, they may grow into the skin or pad andcreate an infection. this is painful and may require medication such as antibiotics toheal. also, long nails are more likely to

Ibd In Dogs, catch on things such as carpet, which mayresult in tearing of the nail or injuring the toe. finally, long nails may actuallyaffect the way a dog walks and ultimately resulting in lameness or complicating a conditionsuch as arthritis. naturally we want to help avoid these problemsby learning a safe and proper ways to trim

your dog's nails. to get started you willneed a pair of nail trimmers. there are different size trimmers. you will want to get the appropriatesize for your dog's nails. also, it is a good idea to have styptic powder in case you accidentallycut the nail too short and make it bleed. once you have the supplies, you will wantto find a comfortable place. nails can fly in different directions, so you may consideroutdoors as an option. it is always helpful to get your dog used to having their feethandled at an early age. this will make the procedure feel more natural. also, havinga family member or friend assist is a good idea. the base of the nail is called the quick andcontains blood vessels and nerves. cutting

into this area is painful and can cause bleeding.for these reasons, we want to stay distal to this area. with clear nails, you can usuallysee the vessels. however, with dark or black nails this may not be possible. trimming asmall amount at a time will be the easiest. look for the tip to change to a lighter coloror texture as this may be were the quick is located. using a drummel tool may be easierto slowly remove small amounts of nail. this can also be used to smoothen the sharp edgesof the newly trimmed nails. the more frequent you trim the nails, the shorter they willremain.

remember, this video is for general guidelineson trimming nails. i always recommend that you make an appointment with your veterinarianto learn a technique specifically for your

pet.i hope this vetvid episode on trimming nails has been helpful and thanks for watching.