Canine Nail Maintenance

30/05/2022

Tick season is in full swing- I’ve removed 2 in the last 5 days! Make sure to check your dogs all over! If you’re not confident removing them yourself feel free to drop me a message!😊🐶

10/05/2022

For those that have older dogs, you may be interested in this 😊🐶

This month I will be doing a special offer on treatments for dogs that are 8+ years!

If you would like your furry friend checked over or perhaps they have started to slow down, this is the perfect opportunity to see the wonders of animal chiropractic!

Treatment will be just £25 and includes:
- Static assessment
- Dynamic assessment
- Gentle chiropractic treatment (yes chiropractic can be gentle! thanks to the McTimoney technique that is used🙌🏽)
- Aftercare advice and exercises to help keep your furry friend comfortable and mobile in their later years

Please share/tag with local friends 😀

T&Cs
* Will require veterinary consent before treatment can go ahead
* Must be within 20minutes of Swindon or at a location that has a full price treatment booked
* Appointments will be limited as it will be my remaining slots left for that month

11/04/2022

✨ Some before and afters using ultrasonic teeth cleaning ✨

06/04/2022

Teddy in for a de shed this morning! 🐻

02/04/2022

Exciting news! I will be offering teeth cleaning, nail trims and grooming a couple of days a week over in Wootton Bassett! I will still continue the nail trims from the polo ground and also the home visits but that will be for nail clipping only 🙂

28/01/2022

A good session using the scratch board! This session was only around 3 minutes and already you can see an improvement.

These boards really are a game changer for dogs who dislike the nail clippers!

05/10/2021

Some before and afters😊 a great feeling making dogs feel instantly more comfortable!🙌🏽

14/09/2021

Home visits are great for dogs that are nervous about going to the vets! Poor Clio has been back and forth with vet visits a lot the past couple of months, so to save another stressful visit we trimmed her nails in the comfort of her own home. She was such a good girl 💕

16/07/2021

☀️These two handsome boys had their nails clipped and some paw balm applied this evening.

Keeping the pads in good condition is so important and now that the ground is drying out it can be very abrasive on the pads!

With the hot weather we’re expecting, make sure to avoid pavement walking and to exercise early in the morning and/or later in the evening!☀️

02/07/2021

These two beautiful hounds had their nails clipped this morning, they love exploring the garden whilst waiting their turn 😅🐶

26/05/2021

*Scratch board update*

I have just one scratch board left, once this one goes they will be made to order so dispatch time will take a little longer

15/05/2021

Some lovely feedback! They saw the sign up on the gate whilst out walking and I just so happened to be free to do the nail clip there and then. One very well behaved westie that wasn’t expecting a pedicure on his walk 😅🐶

29/04/2021

Brave Lucian had his nails clipped today. He’s not a fan of having it done but with the help of peanut butter we get the job done. He was such a good boy 🐶⭐️

17/04/2021

The sign is finally up! 😀🐶

Location: polo ground

16/03/2021

Following on from last months post, sometimes it takes a few sessions to get nails to the ideal length. Nails should not be touching the ground when the dog is stood on a hard level surface. This before and after is from one session, ideally they need to be a little shorter but it’s a good start 😊

19/02/2021

*Black Nails!*

A lot of people often ask “How do you know where the quick is?”

I came across this image which is a great example of when you’re getting close. It’s better to take small amounts off at a time so you know exactly where you are.

26/01/2021

❄️Paw care❄️

Pads are just as important as nails and aid in balance, traction and shock absorption.

My go to product is Mushers Secret Paw Wax- developed in Canada for sled dogs!

🐾 Conditions and moisturises (perfect for dry/cracked pads

🐾 Soothes and protects (great during winter months to protect against ice and salt aswell as the summer months on the hot ground)

🐾 Quick to absorb- doesn’t leave marks on the floor

🐾 Works as a great healing barrier- I put this product to the test on my injury prone lurcher, the before and after pictures says it all!

02/01/2021

Excited to announce that I will now be selling scratch boards!

I’ve been testing them out over the past few months and I’ve been so impressed with how effective they are!

They are great for dogs that aren’t keen on nail clippers but equally they are great for removing the sharp edges after nails have been cut.

Each scratch board is double sided, on the front there is course grit and on the back there is finer grit.

Feel free to message for more info 😀🐶

05/12/2020

Here is Twiggy who had her nails clipped today, she was such a good girl!

Some exciting news coming soon!.. keep an eye out 👀🐶

04/11/2020

Last home visit before we go into lockdown again! I will still be able to do nail clips but this will be done outside on the polo ground which may suit those who walk their dogs there 🙂

14/10/2020

For those wondering how effective the scratch board is, this is after just one short 2 minute session!

14/09/2020

A home visit this evening to do this little chaps nails and his brothers too! Can’t forget the small furries that need their nails seeing to as well 😊

08/09/2020

Lovely Mia had her nail trim this morning and also started training on how to use the scratch board🐶 Scratch boards are great to use inbetween sessions, especially if your dog has long quicks!

03/09/2020

I also do tick removals too! Ticks are most active from March to October and whilst it’s still warm there are plenty about.

Common places they are seen:
- Ears - Armpits - Groin - Toes
- Around eyes - Under collars/harnesses

Keep an eye out! 👀🐶

26/08/2020

Lovely feedback from a home visit on Saturday. Bessie isn’t a fan of having her nails clipped but she did so well!🙌🏽 home visits are great for dogs who dislike going to the vets or groomers 🐶

08/08/2020

Nail length can say a lot about how dogs move. This dog was putting more weight through the outside of the foot, look at the difference in nail length! This was before they were trimmed. 🐾

16/07/2020

The lovely Flora had her first nail clip today, how gorgeous is she!? we also introduced her to the scratch board which helps remove the sharp edges after being clipped. One very well behaved pup! 🧡

12/07/2020

Beautiful Bella and Lilly had their nails trimmed today, such good girls! 🧡🐶

21/06/2020

“How often should I get my dog‘s nails cut?”

Probably the most common question I get asked and it really varies with each dog.

The top picture shows just 4 weeks growth where as the nails in the bottom picture naturally self wear and don’t need cutting.

Age, breed, conformation, diet, exercise, surface that the dog exercises on and how the dog moves are all factors that influence nail growth/wear 🐶

04/06/2020

A quick stop for lovely Ricki to get her nails clipped whilst on her walk today, she was so patient whilst her mum stood 2m back! 🐶