10/12/2024
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Are you hearing a prominent click clack sound every time your dog walks on a hard surface? It may be time to get your dogs nails done!
What's the point?
πΎ The pressure put on the nail when walking on hard surfaces puts pressure and stress all the way up the leg through the dogs whole skeletal structure. It also puts stress on soft tissues. This can expedite issues such as arthritis.
πΎ Dogs who already have mobility issues or pain related to aging, injury, or structural challenges benefit from an appropriate nail length. (Imagine you have arthritis in your foot, but your nails are pushing your toes upwards!)
πΎ Surface pressure put in nails that are overgrown can cause nails to break and split. This can not only be painful but also lead to infection.
πΎ "Wild Canine species don't need nail trims." Wild Canines are not walking on our hard floors and cement all the time. They also wear down their nails to an appropriate length by traveling 15 - 30 miles a day, on average.
πΎ "A dogs nails serve a functional purpose." They absolutely do! A dogs nails do not need to be nubs, but they should be kept at an appropriate length so as not to get too long, causing issues. Most of the time, dogs need help keeping their nails an appropriate length.
πΎ "My dog doesn't let people touch their paws." Let your groomer or vet tech know this ahead of your appointment, as well as whether your dog is inclined to bite. An educated professional will be able to get your dog used to the process and safely complete the procedure without traumatizing or pinning your pet.
An ideal maintenance schedule to keep nails at a median length is around 2 - 6 weeks, but it varies from dog to dog.
If you're noticing the clicking more, it's time!