| Trimming Nails |
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How often should a pet's nails be trimmed? Cats' nails are easier to trim, because they are white and it is easy to see where the nail bed is so you know where to stop. It is more difficult with dogs, because their toenails are black and you can't see the nail bed. I recommend going to a vet and having them show you how to do it and where to stop so that you don't cut to the quick — which means you've cut into the vein. Dogs who walk a lot on sidewalks and asphalt, ("city dogs") will wear their nails down that way and might not need to have them trimmed as often as dogs who only walk in grass or soft areas. |
