hopenfox Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 just curious how others with black-nailed dogs go about nail clipping, since you can't see the quick; How often? How much do you take off?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Do you really want to know? This past week D has had his nails done everyday If you are really worried, but still want to do it yourself grab a pen light and shine under the nail to see where the quick is and then clip even more before that. It isn't a matter of how much you take off, but how far away from the quick it is My dog is brilliant with having his feet handled so I'm able to clip very close to the quick. Do a search on the forum as there are some other great tips and techniques..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MolassesLass Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 (edited) Some tips near the bottom of this page. ETA: For Duke (the only black nailed dog I have) I roll him on his back and look underneath the nail. You can see where there is white stuff under the nail and where it is black only. If you cut to the white part you seem to be safe. Edited November 1, 2005 by molasseslass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 That link is brilliant, ML! Thanks for that I haven't ever cut Jack's nails ... his toe nails wear down naturally through walking and he chomps on his own dew claws if they're getting long or sharp. Should I let him continue to do this, or should I be cutting the dew claws? I handle his paws all the time, checking between the pads during and after walks etc, just in case I need to get him used to having his toe nails trimmed one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I'm a chicken, we got to the Vets for nail clipping, we'll also file if needbe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesday Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 My Rotti's nails are usually kept short by her walking on concrete. We use a Dremel (tool) on my Bordeaux and have been very happy with it - it's better than cutting hers with nail clippers, they are big and very hard and I've yet to find a set of clippers that I like using on her. She's happy with the Dremel and so am I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Takes Two of us to do Alys nails. Have to lay her on her bac kand rub her tummy while the other clips her nails. Or I just ask the vet to do it... For some reason she just stands there and lets them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjosa Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 My dogs wear their nails down by when they go for walks they go on hard surfaces, and when they are home, they have concrete and scoria, which acts like a pumis stone, I only ever have to cut the newborn nails, then never again, because of the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldoop Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Hi, I'm very interested in this thread as Minx has black nails and I think are getting long, I walk her on concrete but they are still long, so what do the vets charge to cut their nails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopenfox Posted November 2, 2005 Author Share Posted November 2, 2005 (edited) Wow, molasseslass! Thanks, what a great page - so clear and easy to understand. For Duke (the only black nailed dog I have) I roll him on his back and look underneath the nail. You can see where there is white stuff under the nail and where it is black only. If you cut to the white part you seem to be safe. Great suggestion...I'll be looking for the white part next time I need to clip Fox's nails. ETA; kittyhawklee - My vet charges from $7 - $13 to clip claws. Just let them know you only want that done, so they don't charge you for a consultation as well. Edited November 2, 2005 by hopenfox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAX Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 One of my dogs nails are like cutting rock so i use a dremmel twice a week. Its the best thing since sliced bread and the dogs dont seem to mind it one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernStarPits Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 (edited) How do you get the dogs used to the noise of the dremmel tool? and for those that clip, what style of nail clippers do you all use? i use the pliers style one,love it,but theres some kind of swivel thing that sticks out on one side near the blades, ime guessing its some kind of cutting guide never figured it out Lol if anyone knows what that is and how to use it ..ide love to know . Edited January 15, 2006 by Sirmonsta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ojay Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 My ex-vet (overseas) was a great fan of flip them over and do it from underneath so that you can see where the cuticle ends...good excuse for a tummy rub too. I still use the technique even with white claws as I find you get a better, more natural angle to the claw than doing it from front on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 I do one of two things (always had black nailed dogs!): If I can see a bit that is 'hooked' and looks thinner than the rest, I cut that bit. Otherwise, I just cut a little bit, as I am always worried about hitting the quick Haven't cut it yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 i use the pliers style one,love it,but theres some kind of swivel thing that sticks out on one side near the blades, ime guessing its some kind of cutting guide never figured it out Yeah, that is a cutting guard so you don't cut too far. But of course it is only effective if the dogs nails are X far or more away from the quick. I don't use that little doohicky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstone7 Posted January 15, 2006 Share Posted January 15, 2006 We use a Dremel (tool) a little at a time. If you do happen to go to far you will just get the tiniest drop of blood. The heat of the Dremel seems to stop it from bleeding. I did take a while to get him used to it. I just did a couple of nails a day and slowly he gave up worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted January 16, 2006 Share Posted January 16, 2006 I use a dremmel, too. It's not too noisy as you use the lower settings. I showed it to Oscar and then turned it on with lots of pats and praise for the first time. Next time, went ahead and he was happy enough so I did all paws. No probs! Only do it for aesthetics- poodle nails with clipped paws can look like talons. Never did it with other short-hair breeds/ crosses we've had- just walks on footpaths etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I remembered this site about clipping black nails and thought it might be useful to someone. http://www.akita-friends.com/special/groom3.htm Hope the link works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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