DO: Clip Your Dog’s Nails Regularly
You can clip your dog’s nails yourself if you take care. Don’t use your own nail clippers; buy clippers designed for dogs. Hold the paw firmly but gently. Clip as much of the nail as you can without cutting into the quick (the blood vessel within the nail). Your dog may have clear nails in which you can see the quick easily, or the nails may be black, making it difficult to pinpoint where to cut. For black nails, cut small pieces until you see the white inside the nail with a black dot in the center.