| Posted By |
Message |
btrflygrl
me and baby #3!
Member since 5/05 12013 total posts
Name:
Shana
|
I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
I am SO bad.....Boomer will let me cut his nails and normally I do about once a month....oops.....it's been put off and forgotten about TOO many times. I have been saying I want to get a groomer to come do both dogs, just trying to find the extra cashflow.
Fast Forward to today....I come home and notice Boomer licking his paw....I see his dewclaw nail has punctured his pad....
DH rushed him to the Vet before they closed and they cut his nails, gave us antibiotic and a wound flush.
SO....can anyone tell me a DECENT nail cutter b/c I KNOW the one I have S U X and how often am I supposed to cut his nails?
(The rottie won't let us near her nails)
|
Posted 8/8/06 8:48 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
Shanti
True love
Member since 6/05 12653 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
First of all, you are NOT a bad mommy. We all make mistakes  You did the right thing by going to the vet and getting him taken care of. No advice because I am terrified of cutting our dogs nails but lots of
|
| Posted 8/8/06 8:53 PM |
| |
|
Jessica
I'm a mommy :)
Member since 1/06 7322 total posts
Name:
~Jess~
|
Re: I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
ask your vet...
Rockys vet's office cuts all their patients nails for free!!!
|
| Posted 8/8/06 8:54 PM |
| |
|
Redhead
You Live, You Learn
Member since 5/05 31871 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
awwwwwwwwwww....
i must admit...martin is a PITB as far as the nails are concerned so i must admit...
i wait longer than i should 
|
| Posted 8/8/06 9:04 PM |
| |
|
reggie
I love my boys!!
Member since 5/05 8044 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
Do you walk him on the sidewalk? That should act as a natural nail file.
|
| Posted 8/8/06 9:12 PM |
| |
|
Redhead
You Live, You Learn
Member since 5/05 31871 total posts
Name:
Jennifer
|
Re: I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
Posted by regi
Do you walk him on the sidewalk? That should act as a natural nail file.
yes i must say....this has been WONDERFUL
thanks to my dads backyard concrete around the pool 
|
| Posted 8/8/06 9:13 PM |
| |
|
Shroggie
Don't Worry...Be Happy
Member since 5/06 6261 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
While the dogs are relaxed, and laying down, you should file them every once in a while w/a regular nail file. I do that every so often.
That is...if they let you
|
| Posted 8/8/06 10:03 PM |
| |
|
karacg
Babygirl is 4!
Member since 5/05 17076 total posts
Name:
Kara®
|
Re: I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
Also if you walk your dog regularly on the pavement, this helps to keep the nails shorter.
|
| Posted 8/8/06 11:24 PM |
| |
|
Jesaroo
is not the girl you knew
Member since 5/05 14266 total posts
Name:
Jes
|
Re: I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
Posted by regi
Do you walk him on the sidewalk? That should act as a natural nail file.
this is why i dont have to cut their nails really. only dharmas cuz the soft claws cover them.
|
| Posted 8/8/06 11:27 PM |
| |
|
julz33
i run for bacon
Member since 5/05 20584 total posts
Name:
julz
|
Re: I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
You can try Petco!
Its $5.
Edited to say: Petco will do it by the grooming area... I am not talking about a nail trimmer to bring home.
I am too worried to trim Gizmos nails by myself in fear of cutting them too short and bleeding.
Message edited 8/9/2006 7:50:14 AM.
|
| Posted 8/9/06 7:49 AM |
| |
|
pinkandblue
Our family is complete, maybe
Member since 9/05 32436 total posts
Name:
Stephanie
|
Re: I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
My husband cuts Sandys nails about twice a month. SHe lets him do it with no fussing
|
| Posted 8/9/06 9:09 AM |
| |
|
MsMBV
:P
Member since 5/05 28602 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Re: I am a BAD fur-mommy....go ahead and flame me...
You could also try a dremel tool if you are afraid to cut. The only downside is that it will make a noise not unlike a small drill.
|
| Posted 8/9/06 9:11 AM |
| |
|
