Between Groomings—Nails
Pedicures aren't just for people. They are also for dogs, and yours should have one at least once a month to make sure her nails don't become too long. Dogs with overgrown nails tend to develop physical problems because they shift their weight when they walk to avoid discomfort.
Between pedicures, you can keep your dog's nails trimmed.
When cutting your dog's nails only remove the very end of her nails and no more. As your dog's nails grow the nerve endings and blood vessels inside the nail continue to grow as well. Because of this, long nails must be clipped little by little, over several weeks or months until the "quick" (the area of flesh under the nail) gradually recedes. If you accidentally clip too far and your dog's nail starts to bleed, apply pressure to the tip of the nail or dip the nail in a bit of styptic powder. Keep your dog inactive for a short time to recover.
You can learn the proper way to clip your dog's nails from a standard pet care book or from your veterinarian.
