I travel (within a 50 mile radius) to your house so your dog is comfortable. References available upon request. Nails are often over looked when it comes to the overall health of your dog. Most people, including animal professionals, do not even know how to properly trim a dog's nails. Keeping a dog's nails trimmed on a regular basis (at least once a week) is the easiest way to prevent injury and
illness. Long nails not only scratch us humans, flooring, clothing, etc but also can get caught and either break or tear off causing pain to the dog. Once a nail is torn and/or broken, the risk of infection increases. This will then cost hundreds at the veterinarian for antibiotics and medical treatment. Long nails actually change the bone structure of the dogs' paw. It is a myth that "the concrete will wear down the nails" because the nails should never be long enough to even touch the ground! When the nails touch the ground, they push pressure back into the paw causing the paw to splay (spread out). Dogs' paws should be nice and tight like a fist. Just think about never trimming your own toenails and how uncomfortable you would be. I guarantee that my dog has the best looking nails around. Next time you're around an animal professional, ask to see their own dog's nails. This is my specialty and I love to do it because I feel like I am making dogs live more comfortable lives. I use the Dremmel tool so that nails are left rounded and I can get closer to the quick without hitting it, thus bringing the nails back even further than with regular clippers. Most people use clippers incorrectly.
