Why You Need To Keep Your Dog's Nails Trimmed
Trimming your dog's nails is a necessary part of grooming your dog. Clipping their nails is important and can be a benefit to you and to your dog. You know that when your nails aren't trimmed, they can be painful for your fingers and your toes. The same goes for your dog as well. Their nails cannot be trimmed by themselves, although some dogs may chew on their own nails, they may not exactly be successful with this task, which is why you need to take your dog to the veterinarian to have this done. Read on for other reasons why you should keep your dog's nails trimmed.
To Prevent Tearing And Cracking
Your dog's nails could be so long that they get stuck in the carpeting or somewhere else and they just rip out of your dog's paw. This can cause your dog to bleed or just be in pain. It can also cause your dog's nails to grow oddly and can also lead to pain in its paw. A dewclaw that has never been removed also needs to be trimmed since they could rip out and bleed as well or have to be surgically cut depending on where it was broken.
To Prevent Damage To Your Home
Your dog could damage your home if its nails are too long. It could tear up the carpeting or cause scratches in hardwood floors, or other types of softer flooring, such as laminate or vinyl. Your dog's nails can also cause damage to your furniture in your home, such as your couches, upholstered chairs, or your bedding if your dog is allowed to be in these areas (or just goes in these areas when you aren't around).
To Prevent Pain
Your dog may be feeling pain from those long nails, as they will begin to curl over or turn to the side. It could cause your dog to begin to walk differently, such as prancing because its paws are hurting. Your dog's nails could also cause hip issues after a while if it continues to walk in an odd way.
If your dog's nails need to be clipped, you can take it to the veterinarian to have them clipped for you. You can attempt to trim your dog's nails yourself, but you have to do this very carefully to prevent clipping them too low and causing them to bleed. If you aren't up to doing this yourself, take your dog to the veterinarian to ensure it is done correctly.
