Dog Nail Trimming

Can you hear your dog coming from their nails tap-tap on the floor? Have they accidentally scratched you? Trimming your dog’s nails is a crucial grooming practice. There is also a technique called nail grinding. Grinding also maintains a dog’s nails. Instead of clippers, this requires an electrical rotary tool that shortens the dog’s nails with a spinning section of material similar to sandpaper. These tools are also referred to as dremels, and they wear down the nails with friction. Regardless of your preferred technique, long toenails don’t just look bad—they can hurt your dog’s health. Ignoring your dog’s nails potentially leads to a lifetime of pain. 

So what happens if you let your dog’s nails get too long? Long nails can negatively impact your dog’s happiness and health.

Short-term effects of long nails:

Each toe is twisted to one side or pressed up, causing pain when your dog walks.

Long nails can grow into the paw pad, causing potential infection and pain.

They can get caught in blankets, carpeting, and even their collar.

Long-term effects of long nails:

It can take time to get the nails short enough again when you allow the quick to grow out.

Chronic long nails can cause arthritis in the feet.

The dog’s stance and stride caused by walking with long nails can cause numerous joint problems.

While trimming your dog’s nails may seem scary, going to the groomer for nail trims can be a great option for taking care of your best friend.

Safety Tips for Dog Grooming

Dogs have blood vessels in their nails. You want to steer clear of them while trimming their nails. However, many dog owners do not know how to avoid these blood vessels and might cut them, which can be painful for the poor pet. This is why taking your pet dog to your Pawfect Spa groomer is recommended to get their nails trimmed, as we know where the blood vessels are and can cut the nails without harming your dog.

Right Dog Grooming Tools

You can’t use just any tool to cut your dog’s nails. Even if you are using a nail clipper, you might cut your dog’s nails the wrong way or hit their blood vessels. Pawfect Spa professionals keep proper grooming tools, including specialized nail clippers to trim dog nails in a perfect size.

Stress-Free Grooming

You might not know how to cut your dog’s nails. Your pet will not make it easy to cut their nails. If your dog misbehaves, it can stress you out. Most people prefer to rely on a professional dog groomer, like Pawfect Spa.

People overlook a dog’s nail treatment because they only see the “beauty factor.” Keeping nails trimmed remains an essential part of your dog’s regular care. Call us today if you’re interested in bringing your dog to Pawfect Spa for their nail trimming!

Listen to What Our Customers Say About Pawfect Spa

Elsie and her team at Pawfect Spa are true professionals. Thora (our Golden Retriever) always gets the best treatment, and they make her look so beautiful! They’re fast, thorough and never disappoint. Incredibly flexible and highly accommodating to our needs. We love Pawfect Spa, and so does Thora! She always comes home with the cutest bandana around her neck. 🙂

• Marc

My one-year-old dog Cookie has been coming to Pawfect spa from 4 months old, and they do a fantastic job with him. They are a bit pricey, but the quality of service is more than well worth it. My pup always comes out fresh, super plush and smelling amazing! The staff are very friendly and always double-check about the cut and style I want for my dog, and Elsie is super kind and sends me after pictures of his groom to make sure he looks the way I like. By far the best groomer I have come across in the city and would highly recommend!

• Nicole

Maya Moon just had her first groom with Pawfect Spa. I knew she would be in good hands from the first contact with the Spa. Elsie and her team are professionals and, overall, just excellent. Her haircut is perfect, her coat feels like she is a puppy, and she came out happy and relaxed—a fantastic experience from start to finish. Highly recommend.

• Caitlin