Tired of your pooch scratching up your favorite furniture? Do like I did and give him or her a pedicure. Before, I used to only allow my vet to cut my dog’s nails for fear of cutting them too short and hitting a vein. Now, I use dog nail clippers that give a signal when the cutting limit has been reached. It’s a good idea to invest in such products because with traditional trimmers, you’d have to be an expert at stopping at the right point.

Trimming your dog’s nails isn’t only to avoid getting scratched up; it’s also a health hazard. Dog’s nails are tough, so they continue to grow and end up dragging across the floor while walking and running, which can become uncomfortable for them. This could lead to sores developing on their paws and can even cause problems further up their legs. The toes you want to trim regularly are the five front nails; the sixth (or the supposed thumb) doesn’t have to be trimmed too often.