DOG CARE AT HOME (PART-3)

• Many dogs dread a nail clipping, although you should try to maintain your dogs nails once a week with dog nail clippers.
• Helping your pup get use to regular nail trimmings may take patience, but it can be done.
• Instill the practice early on with your dog by giving treats afterward, along with hugs, scratches behind the ear, and words of encouragement.
• Always use the nail trimmers with awareness on your pup's paws, trimming too close will result in pain for your pooch.
• Know where to cut down to before taking on the assignment of trimming your dog's nails.
• If you look at the nail you will notice a pink area further down where the vein is; trim above the pink.
• Cutting the nail too short is known as "quickening" and is severely painful for your dog.
• If there is a misfortune make sure you have a nail cauterize handy (it will stop the bleeding with heat).