While it may seem like a small thing that isn’t a very big deal, it’s actually very important to regularly trim your pet’s nails. Those who don’t want to do so themselves can bring their dog or cat in for professional pet nail trimming in Alexandria.
Prevents Pain
Dogs need to have short nails because otherwise the long nails get pushed back into the foot pad and cause the dog pain from the pressure. Believe it or not, this pressure can actually make it so that the joints and bones can realign and change the shape of the dog’s foot if you don’t regularly take care of pet nail trimming in Alexandria. This could possibly get to the point where it would be considered cruelty to animals, because of the way it causes pets pain and suffering. The nails could also get so long they actually start curving and growing back into the foot, causing even more pain. In some cases, even shorter nails become split or torn, which is another way in which nails that are too long can be a painful experience for a dog.
Limits Damage to Belongings
Keep in mind that long nails can also cause damage to your property, as they can scratch wood floors and be used to tear or rip items made of fabric. Trimming the nails will make them less sharp as well as shorter, making it less likely the dog will accidentally or intentionally damage your belongings.
Quick Considerations
Cutting into the quick of a dog’s nails can cause a lot of pain and bleeding, so it’s best to trim the nails very carefully to avoid this. However, if you aren’t vigilant about regularly trimming the dog’s nails, the quick will get longer and it will take a lot of time to gradually trim the nails and expose the edge so the quick go back down further into the nail allowing you to trim a bit more off. It’s much better to just do the job properly in the first place and make it a habit to trim the nails as soon as they start to get a little longer.
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