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Thanks for sharing that info Tracy!

-- Contributed by: Kelly

for nervous owners there are nail clippers on the market that will eliminate the risk of hitting the quick.

They are called quickfinder nail clippers. They use three coloured led light as a traffic light system. Red means do not cut- yellow means not yet- green means that you are safe to cut.

They have a sensor near to the cutting blade (guilotine type) to sense the quick. We got them because 2 of our dogs have black nails.

Make sure that you get the right size for your dog, they even work on cats and birds.

My angels delight supplier sells them but only does the small dog size- here is a link- google for the bigger sizes

bichonhotel.co.uk/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=10

-- Contributed by: tracy mack

Hi Lynn,

Thanks for sharing your experience with this tool. I've been thinking of getting one myself for our Jack Russel Terriers. They hate the traditional trimmers, but they squirm so much that I've been reluctant to try our old-style open nail grinder on them. Sounds like the Peticure may be worth a try. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I recently got the peticure and it works great...I have two one year old mini pins. The smaller one has had two bad experiences with the other trimmers. He bleed twice. He is taking to this grinding trimmer great. I only trim for a very short period of time and after each foot he gets a treat...he loves it. The first week I trimmed every day, but only for a second or two. They are letting me trim now without any problems. One is very timid when it comes to noise, but this is so quite, he is not scared at all. Works for me and for them.

-- Contributed by: Lynn

Hi Valarie,

I'd recommend having your vet do the trimming this time and then you try following up with the Peticure when the nails are not so long and curved. I am glad to hear your sister's dog likes the tool because I am considering getting it for our Jack Russells that hate having their nails trimmed.

Thanks for sharing the info. :)

-- Contributed by: Kelly

My sister bought the peticure trimmer for her dog, and she seems not to mind it, seems as it works ok, but her dogs nails are straight and long, my dog has very curved under nails and are very close to his pads, I just wonder if it would work on his nails since it is kind of round and I am not sure it would fit in between. My dog had one of his black nails almost cut totally off and it bled quite bad, we had to bandage his foot for about 4 days, because he would not stop licking it until he had it bleeding. It has healed, but will that nail grow back ok? Does anyone know? If so, please let me know, he goes so crazy trying to trim his nails that he jerked his foot back and the man cutting them was in midcut, he couldnt help it, and it was an accident, but now I am so scared to let anyone cut his nails.

-- Contributed by: valarie bartley

Thanks for the info Julie!

-- Contributed by: Kelly

looking at the emails about the dog nail clipping, there is a product called a "Pet-icure" I think you can only buy online, but I think that is the commercial the person saw. Good luck! Let me know if it works! Julie Campbell Naples, Florida

-- Contributed by: Julie Campbell

Hi Sharon,

I'm sorry, but I haven't heard of any type of electric nail trimmer aside from a nail grinder. There is a new grinder on the market that actually has a protective cover over the grinding wheel to help prevent hair from being caught in it. Perhaps this is the commercial you saw? If you do find the product you're looking for, please come back and tell us about it. I'd be interested in checking it out.

Thanks for your question, and good luck in your search.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

Hi! I was wondering if you heard of an electric nail trimmer(not grinder) that was invented by a vet for both cats and dogs. I saw the ad once on t.v. with both canines and felines who showed no fear of the clipper unlike the ones I have tried on my pets that squeeze the nails. Now that I am older and my eye sight isn't as good as it was, I usually hold my pets while my teens do the clipping. It can be such an ordeal for the older pets, that the less traumatic the better. I just haven't been able to find the item in ANY pet store and thought you may know what I am talking about and if so, where can I get one. Thanks!

-- Contributed by: Sharon

I had someone in my family with experience trim my puppies nails today. He accidentally cut the whole nail off one of the puppies. She started bleeding and didn't quit for three hours. I bandaged it with gause and tape. But after about 2 hours she started shaking a lot. How much blood loss can a dog sustain before they go into shock? This is the first time for me actually taking care of a dog. I've had other dogs that my parents took care of and they had never cut her nails. She's alright now, but for a first timer this scared me.

Hi Jennifer,

The amount of blood coming out of a nail cut too short can be alarming, but it rarely causes shock. Did your dog exhibit any other signs such as pale grey gums or lethargy? If not, it probably wasn't actual shock, just that your ouooy was a little traumatized by the entire experience.

It's always a good idea to keep a bottle of styptic powder on hand for these occasions. The powder helps the blood coagulate to stop the bleeding.

Since your puppy's nail was trimmed so far back, you're going to want to watch for recurred bleeding, and for signs of infection. If you notice either, you may need to take the puppy to the vet. There's a chance the nail may need cauterization, but hopefully this won't be the case.

Thanks for your question, and best wishes.

-- Contributed by: Jennifer

I have my boyfriend's very nice 6 pound Chihuahua that I am caring for while he is overseas. I tried today to clip his nails. I laid him down, put my fingers gently but firmly on his throat to subdue him, spoke softly and started with the back feet. He tried biting once and I took him back and we did it again until he let me clip them. But then he bit me when I did the front nails. He knows he's bad so is sitting in his timeout place. How do I recover from this? We're both frightened.

Hi Jennifer, I'm not sure how you were able to lay the dog down, hold him by his neck and still clip a moving paw with one hand. Typically, we hold the dog in our lap and extend one paw with one hand and clip the nail with the other hand. This makes the animal feel a bit more secure even though he's frightened.

I've had dogs that were resentful of having their nails clipped, but they usually get over it within a couple of hours to a day. Tomorrow is a new day. Wake up and give the dog a friendly hello, and then feed him something tasty. I'm sure all will be forgiven.

Thanks for your question.

-- Contributed by: Jennifer

No cyst. I just cut it too short. It has FINALLY stopped (Sunday afternoon) after being bandaged all night. I feel so bad for the poor dog.

Hi Patty,

Hey, it happens to us all. Trimming nails can be a bit difficult. At least you stopped the bleeding, and I'm sure your dog is going to be just fine :)

-- Contributed by: Patty

I trimmed my dogs nail too short and after 5 hours its still bleeding.slightly. I bandaged it up right away & tried corn starch and Slilvadene but it keeps bleeding. Its really hard to make him leave the bandage on. BTW, its Saturday night.

-- Contributed by: Patty

Hi Paul,

Are you able to see where the blood is coming from? If the paw is covered in blood, try rinsing it in warm water to clean it off enough for a closer examination. You dog could possibly have broken a nail, or the blood might even be from a burst cyst between the toes. If the bleeding continues you should have your vet take a look at it.

Best wishes for your dog's speedy recovery.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

my white one year old boxer has blood in his claws. but it is not the quick, because it is a thick amount of blood.it is also bright red in between its toes.

-- Contributed by: paul gibbons

Some nails tend to curl around rather than grow straight out, especially dew claws. It's probably just wedged against the pad. Your vet should be able to handle it without too much difficulty, and will have the necessary supplies if there's a little bleeding. Don't worry so much about it, just keep up with the trimming so it doesn't grow back into the pad.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I have tried to cut my dogs nails (boxer) for the past four months. Tonite i noticed her nail is hooked onto her pad on foot. I am taking her to vet tomorrow to get them cut, but I am worried sick. Will it hurt her? It doesnt look like it grew into it, but attached itself to the pad, is that possible?

-- Contributed by: barbara
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