princesszelda Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Hi everyone! 2 quick questions Nail question: We have a 15 week old Bernese and the one nail on the inside of her palm (wrist? - its like her thumb) is driving us mental. It is soooooo sharp and painful when she catches us with it. Is it ok to clip it, or should we not? Do we need to get a special doggy nail clipper? Kong question: We just got her a Kong (not a puppy one, cause she would distroy that in about 10 minutes) but a normal size one. We have some of the puppy filler stuff (in the pressurised can) but it says to use only a small amount. She goes through that in no time. Does anyone have any recommendations on what to stuff the Kong with that will keep her entertained for a while? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luffy4688 Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Can't help much with the nails there as I'm a 1st puppy owner myself In regards to the kong, you can practically put any food he likes in there. I put mince in there and freeze it. Dog biscuits. Honey. Peanut butter. etc. Do a google search on 'Dog Kong Recipes' and heaps of recipes will come up. Here are some of them. http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store.com/in...c=kong-dog-toys http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/2006/02/d...g_chew_toys.php http://www.companyofanimals.co.uk/kongrecipe.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Yes that nail on the side is the dew claw and yes you do need to cut it. If your pup eats dry food you can always stuff the kong with that to make her meal last a little longer. You can put just about anything in a kong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 There is a blood vessel inside the nail, if you have never trimmed a dogs nails before I recommend you take pup to a groomer or vet nurse to trim them and show you how it is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princesszelda Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 There is a blood vessel inside the nail, if you have never trimmed a dogs nails before I recommend you take pup to a groomer or vet nurse to trim them and show you how it is done. She is having a vaccination in a week & a half or so - do you think the vet would show us then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 When Tilba was a puppy I put her breakfast in the kong & blocked the large hole with peanut butter, vegimite or yoghurt. For our larger dog I put a raw chicken wing inside. Break off the tip & 'stuff the other 2 sections with joint 1st. Takes longer to get out than kibble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 There is a blood vessel inside the nail, if you have never trimmed a dogs nails before I recommend you take pup to a groomer or vet nurse to trim them and show you how it is done. She is having a vaccination in a week & a half or so - do you think the vet would show us then? I'm sure they will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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