Many dogs may never like to get their nails trimmed, but if done regularly over time, dogs can learn to sit through this routine grooming procedure. Other dogs may never sit still. If you can't get your dog to sit still you may need to recruit the help of another person to hold your dog while you trim her nails. While some dogs can be distracted by dog treats alone, others may also have to be held.

When a dog's nails become too long they interfere with the dog's gait and as the nails continue to grow, walking will become awkward and painful. Untrimmed nails can also split resulting in a great deal of pain, bleeding, and a trip to the veterinarian's office. In severe cases a dog's nails can curl under and grow into the pad of the dog's paw causing a very serious and painful infection. These types of ingrown nail problems are most common on the dewclaws.

When your dog's nails are beginning to curve is one indication that your dog's nails need a trim. And if you hear a clicking or tapping sound as your dog walks across a bare floor it's definitely time for a nail trimming. But it is best not to wait that long - once or twice a month is usually a good rule of thumb for dog nail trimming. If you let your dog's nails grow too long then it could take some time to get them back to a healthy length again.

Yes, we recommend an annual physical exam to ensure your bird's health. Generally, birds do not need vaccinations. The main exception is birds that are taken to bird shows, where they come into contact with many other birds. Since you cannot know how healthy every other bird at a show is, your bird should be vaccinated as a precaution.

When a dog’s nails become too long they interfere with the dog’s gait and as the nails continue to grow, walking will become awkward and painful. Untrimmed nails can also split resulting in a great deal of pain, bleeding, and a trip to the veterinarian’s office. In severe cases a dog’s nails can curl under and grow into the pad of the dog’s paw causing a very serious and painful infection. These types of ingrown nail problems are most common on the dewclaws.

When your dog’s nails are beginning to curve is one indication that your dog’s nails need a trim. And if you hear a clicking or tapping sound as your dog walks across a bare floor it’s definitely time for a nail trimming. But it is best not to wait that long – once or twice a month is usually a good rule of thumb for dog nail trimming. If you let your dog’s nails grow too long then it could take some time to get them back to a healthy length again.

Yes. Use either a pair of nail clippers or special bird claw scissors. Look for the "quick", the vein that is in the claw. You can see in it light colored claws as a pinkish stripe. In dark claws, you can turn the bird over to see the underside of the claw and the quick. You may want to have someone show you how to clip them first. Provide different perches and surfaces to keep claws in trim naturally. If you do hit the quick, dip the claw into some styptic powder to staunch the bleeding.

Answer- Puppy's nails should be trimmed every 2 weeks, older dogs nails should be checked and trimmed if needed monthly. As the nails grow so does the quick, if the nails are left for a long period of time without regular trimming you are only able to trim back the nails a little at a time. Cutting the quick is painful for the dog and it is best left for an experienced groomer.

You will want to have a sharp clipper designed for dog nail trimming. Dogs come in all sizes so choose a nail trimmer that's right for the size of your pet's nails. The most common types of nail trimmers are the guillotine, pliers and scissor styles. Guillotine style dog nail trimmers require that the dog's nail be inserted through a hole in the top of the trimmer. As the handles are squeezed together the blade comes down and cuts through the nail.

When trimming your pet´s nails, trim in front of the place where you see the blood circulating. On black toenails, trim in front of the groove on the underside of the nail.

When trimming your pet's nails, trim in front of the place where you see the blood circulating. On black toenails, trim in front of the groove on the underside of the nail.

Yes, you will need to trim your iguanas nails. This will probably need to be done a couple times a year depending on how fast your iguana's nails grow. First, make sure your iguana is as relaxed as you are going to get him/her to be. Having two people work on this task is helpful, but one can do it alone if need be. If you have a partner,one person should hold the lizard with both hands, one around the neck and front area, and the other in front of the hind legs.

The Ear Trim operation is cosmetic surgery. It is done for the sake of appearance of the pet. It is traditional for many breeds of dogs to have their ears trimmed to achieve their "adult" look. Many pet owners have increased appreciation of their pet and take great pride in their pet's appearance when the ears are trimmed. In most breeds the optimal age for surgery is 10 weeks. There are many shapes and lengths of ears which are used in various breeds.

If you're starting with a puppy the answer is as soon as you bring your new puppy home. If you have an adult or an older dog the answer is pretty much the same - right now. If you start early it probably will not take too long for your puppy to adjust to a nail trimming routine. Make a habit of handling your puppy's feet everyday. Nail trimming will be much easier if your puppy doesn't mind having his feet handled. Adult dogs, just like people, are usually set in their ways.

If one or more of these symptoms occur frequently, or continuously, it's time to find out why. Although those appear to be common issues, they are not. Visit our Nutrition section. weird as it sounds, crooked whiskers are a sign of amino-acid deficiency. To know more about nutrition and its impact on the dog's behavior and health, go to the Nutrition section.

Jersey City residents can obtain FREE rabies vaccinations for their dogs from the following veterinary clinics:

Once your dog tests negative for heartworms, we recommend putting all dogs on a once a month preventative to prevent them from acquiring heartworms, the preventative usually comes in tablet form. Once your dog is on the preventative year round, we recommend retesting every 2 years.

Some pets have a weakened immune systems due to other conditions such as heart worm, cancer, or hypothyroidism, if your pet is around other pets that have mange, if they have been un-bathed for a long time, or live in harsh outdoor conditions, they can be more susceptible to mange mites. Demodectic mange can be brought on more in older dogs if they have had a mange problem in the past. Stress, sickness and weakened immune systems can "trigger" mange.

When trimming your pet’s nails, trim in front of the place where you see the blood circulating. On black toenails, trim in front of the groove on the underside of the nail.

Absolutely! Dogs who are very active, going hiking in rocky terrain or working outdoors, usually wear their nails down naturally. However, most dogs do not have the benefits of such activities, and their nails grow too long (as does the hair between the pads of their feet). We strongly recommend that owners trim their dogs' nails and the hair between the pads of their dogs' feet about twice a month.

As often as necessary, they can grow very fast. You should only cut the tips off and they will sharpen their nails quickly after they've been cut.

Yes, our professional grooming staff can trim nails for a customer at any time during our regular business hours. No appointment is necessary for nail trimming therefore we can take walk-ins at any time.

Most bird owners prefer to have their birds wing's clipped so that they do not have to worry about them flying into windows, ceiling fans, or out of doors. To do so, the wing feathers are cut back on one or two wings. This should be repeated when the majority of wing feathers have re-grown: approximately 2-4 times per year. A bird's beak and nails do not normally need to be trimmed on a regular basis.

Trim your toenails straight across. It is best to use toenail clippers with a slight curve to them, so there are not sharp edges at the corners. Leave the nail slightly longer than the tips of your toe. Don’t trim the nails too short and don’t cut down the sides of the nail. This can lead to ingrown toenails and fungal infections.