Our Barney Basset had such thick nails. One time, my husband pinched. After that, he yelped at every clip, every toe, even though he didn’t fight it. We figured out that he was yelping at the sound, so started saying his name loudly each time. No more yelping. Crazy dog.
I always did all of our dogs nails, until the rescue came. It took me a year before I could even touch his feet, let alone do his nails.
Fast forward five years and he still won’t let me touch them but finally will let the vet tech do it. So, every two weeks we go and have our nails clipped and have a little visit at the vet. Great for socializing, too.
We still do the other dogs nails and whiskers ourselves, but Foster Dog (AKA Miami Street Meat) gets his professional mani pedi every two weeks lol!
My daughter always wraps her cats up in a blanket and holds them close. They must really trust her because they don’t give her much trouble. She’s done it for years with several different cats.
My dog and I walk on concrete every day for miles. It keeps almost all of her nails worn down, but those dew claws don’t get worn down. I only need to do 2 nails. She’s very good about it – I am a chicken and don’t like to do it.
dadthedawg Premium Member about 1 year ago
Gene Kelly wouldn’t say that…..
Blu Bunny about 1 year ago
Buckles tap dancing got silenced!
angelolady Premium Member about 1 year ago
Our Barney Basset had such thick nails. One time, my husband pinched. After that, he yelped at every clip, every toe, even though he didn’t fight it. We figured out that he was yelping at the sound, so started saying his name loudly each time. No more yelping. Crazy dog.
iggyman about 1 year ago
My dog, as most we have had, hate their nails clipped!So Buckles is in good company!
Pet about 1 year ago
I always did all of our dogs nails, until the rescue came. It took me a year before I could even touch his feet, let alone do his nails.
Fast forward five years and he still won’t let me touch them but finally will let the vet tech do it. So, every two weeks we go and have our nails clipped and have a little visit at the vet. Great for socializing, too.
We still do the other dogs nails and whiskers ourselves, but Foster Dog (AKA Miami Street Meat) gets his professional mani pedi every two weeks lol!
saylorgirl about 1 year ago
Mine will not let me clip her nails. She’d rather bite them off.
cmerb about 1 year ago
David’s image of the precious Buckles in the " circle " tap dancing is so precious : )
feefers_ about 1 year ago
Buckles is a wee darling. My fur won’t let me clip her nails. Our lovely vet Trish does the honours.
exness Premium Member about 1 year ago
My current 2 dogs chew their nails, so I don’t have to do it.
djtenltd about 1 year ago
I never let my cats’ get declawed.
Hooligan918 about 1 year ago
We did that yesterday with the cats. Same reactions, and same reason why.
CaveCat87 about 1 year ago
Well, Buckles, now you know why it’s important to get your nails clipped periodically, I should know since I clip my toenails once in a while.
TMMILLER Premium Member about 1 year ago
I clip both of my cats nails. Neither one of them puts up a fuss.
Quentin1992 about 1 year ago
My daughter always wraps her cats up in a blanket and holds them close. They must really trust her because they don’t give her much trouble. She’s done it for years with several different cats.
eced52 about 1 year ago
Foisted on his own Pitard.
Moonkey Premium Member about 1 year ago
My dog and I walk on concrete every day for miles. It keeps almost all of her nails worn down, but those dew claws don’t get worn down. I only need to do 2 nails. She’s very good about it – I am a chicken and don’t like to do it.