For A Perfect Pooch Choose Guillotine Nail Clippers.

submitted: Jul 13th 2008 | by: RebeccaFoxton | Total views: 8 | Word Count: 360 | PDF View | Print Article

It is vital to keep a dog's nails trimmed short enough.

Overly long nails in humans are annoying but in dogs they can split and break causing bleeding paws.

Your dog's feet are tough but tender, and any foot injury can cause serious problem to move about.

Does a tapping sound from your dog's nails seem familiar? If so it's time for a trim; so the next question is do you go to a pro or do you trust yourself anout to do it at home?

If you choose the DIY option, make sure you are prepared!

The right equipment is important and you need to know how high to cut the nail without hurting your dog.

Without these you will have a recipe for disaster on your hands.

The quick is the area to watch for when you trim your dog's nails, you should cut below this. It is easy with dogs with transparent or light coloured nails but harder with dark nails so take care!

So you need a high grade nail trimmer next; look no further than the Master Grooming Tools Guillotine Nail Clippers, with fantastic grip and easy-use design. Plus the blades are sharp enough to make easy work of the toughest nail.

So you have got your equipment, now let's talk technique.

Take your dogs paw in your hand firmly - it's often best to have the dog tucked under your arm.

Get the nail clearly in view by pressing on the "toe", identify the quick and trim nail at a 45 degree angle. Take off slivers each time, don't be too ambitious.

Finish the nails off by checking you haven't left sharp or uneven edges.

It's so important to trim the nail carefully as you can seriously hurt your dog with a slip of the hand - and you will know about it!

Gimborn Kwik Stop Styptic Gel with Benzocaine will stop any bleeding if the worst does happen.

Master Grooming Tools Guillotine Nail Clippers are excellent tools for either home or professional use.

They are a great investment too as they are designed to last, and perform well with a lifetime guarantee.

Both dog and owner will be delighted to get a manicure with these safe and effective trimmers.

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Author Rebecca Foxton can help you give your pet better health with dog nail clippers. For an excellent source of health tips for pet owners, visit her Fortiflora articles on Dog Buffs.


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