Nail trimming can be stressful for pets and their owners. The longer they wait, the more likely an untoward experience will occur. The resources below offer good guidance on conditioning pets to healthful nail care at home, where it care can be easily managed with proper education, training and patience.
. . . the ability to trim a dog’s nails should be a prerequisite to being allowed to own a dog!”
Sources:
- Three force-free nail-trimming procedures for dogs, Whole Dog Journal. Link.
- Nail trims: trimming away the terror, Fear Free Happy Homes. Link.
- Search results for: nail trimming, AHD. Link.
INSIGHTS: There are enough references here to create social media posts or newsletter links every couple of months. Pet owners will appreciate routine reminders to keep those nails healthy and the benefits to their pets’ comfort.