Hellobee Boards Topic: How often do you trim your dog's nails?

Hellobee Boards Topic: How often do you trim your dog's nails? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 26 May 2026 13:48:00 +0000 Mamadee on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1338474 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 20:08:32 +0000 Mamadee 1338474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Honestly, the ones that your vet office uses would probably suffice! I've bought clippers before at petsmart and they aren't sharp enough. Let me check he brand we use and I'll get back to you! :happy: Kate6214 on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1338373 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 19:22:01 +0000 Kate6214 1338373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Fortunately walking on the sidewalk and pavement takes care of them pretty well. Occasionally I have to trim a couple and its like I'm torturing my dogs. They hate it. Happygal on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1338367 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 19:20:15 +0000 Happygal 1338367@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @mamadee: do you have a brand of clippers that you recommend? Mamadee on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1338289 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:40:33 +0000 Mamadee 1338289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Every 4 weeks, I work at a veterinary hospital so it's easy for me but when I first started doing it I was so afraid of hurting him! A good pair of clippers is essential! AmandaB8 on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1338285 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:37:18 +0000 AmandaB8 1338285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We trim ours every month or so. His favorite game is to put his paw on your lap, and we trim them when he scratches! mrs. 64 on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1337525 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 10:42:31 +0000 mrs. 64 1337525@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Every 3-4 weeks I guess. I really don't like doing it because her nails are so strong it's very difficult and she also has long quicks and I'm worried I will get one. I much prefer to have the groomer do it, but I try to stretch out her visits. Beyond2 on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1337468 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 10:00:55 +0000 Beyond2 1337468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Never, but we live on a farm and he runs around outside a lot. He always takes care of them himself. We have a golden retriever. JerricaBenton on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1337464 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 09:59:47 +0000 JerricaBenton 1337464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We take him to the groomer for nail grinding every 2-3 weeks. They get really sharp otherwise and he bites them. Greentea on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1337369 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 08:59:14 +0000 Greentea 1337369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Ugh never! :( poor dog. She has black nails and she screamed once when dh did it and now she looks horrified and she screams and I hate it! I feel bad so I leave them for the vet. Happygal on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1337363 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 08:56:28 +0000 Happygal 1337363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Our dog is awful (throws a total fit) and I lack the confidence to trim black nails. I created a scratch board for her and that is used so she can file her own nails, but the results ain't pretty! I take her to the groomer, but I haven't found anyone yet who does a good job either! It does stress me out. I used the Dremel on my last dog, but it took so long. I wish I could just clip, clip, clip and have it done with. snowjewelz on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330921 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 12:02:21 +0000 snowjewelz 1330921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I do it like... every 2 months? As long as she walks on concrete, the ground naturally files them a little bit. She hates it, but I've had her for 7+ years so she has gotten used to it. yerpie110 on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330913 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 12:00:55 +0000 yerpie110 1330913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Never! He is way too skiddish, and I'm too afraid of accidentally clipping a vein. He gets groomed every 4 months though (he's a maltese/shih tzu mix), so he just gets them done then. fussygal on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330822 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:28:52 +0000 fussygal 1330822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I tried to do it once myself and made it through one nail before vowing to take him somewhere to have it done. I was so afraid of cutting the quick and I think he could sense my nerves. He's not the kind of dog that needs to be groomed (Doxie) but I take him to the groomers once every 5-8 weeks to have it done. Totally with the $10! Dandelion on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330744 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:10:48 +0000 Dandelion 1330744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @mrs. bird: As the nails grow, they shed the outside layer. They use scratching posts just to get the outside shell off their nails. It doesn't trim their nails...just makes them longer! They're both really good at using the scratching post, but their little claws can be like hooks. When they're marching on me, their little nails feel like they're stabbing me! So, I clip them once in a while. Usually it takes a good scratch on me somewhere for me to decide it's time to clip them, lol. mrs. bird on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330732 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:06:49 +0000 mrs. bird 1330732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Dandelion: wow! I didn't know you needed to clip cat's claws, my cats have always scratched to do their own. My current kitty had his cut for the first time at the vet recently because his claw got stuck on the grate of his crate while we were there, I think since he's been sick he hasn't been up to doing them himself. Have you always clipped them or why did you start? MrsBrewer on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330724 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:03:49 +0000 MrsBrewer 1330724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Danizaur: I wonder how short they would shave my dog!! That would look hilarious!!!! Although our dog has SOOO much dandruff. I know that I've read that it can be just dried shampoo that you don't rinse off enough, but I really don't think it is. Because whenever we brush him, it looks disgusting with dandruff all over! (he's a chocolate lab too, so you can definitely see it) msmug on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330705 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:59:37 +0000 msmug 1330705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ every few months. one of my dogs will bite his nails when they get too long so that helps. LOL! :) Snowdrop on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330677 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:53:03 +0000 Snowdrop 1330677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Mine never needs them doing, I think she likes digging too much. I used to do my rabbit's every month when he was old though. nana87 on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330635 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:44:33 +0000 nana87 1330635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ wow, a lot less often than most of you! we only do it when we notice them getting claw-like, maybe every 3 months or so. we trimmed their nails yesterday, and that was the first time since they were at the vet (they'll do it for free if we're already there) back in late October. to be fair though, we live in the city and the concrete in the sidewalks does a pretty good job of filing their nails, even yesterday it was only the middle two nails in their front paws that were long, the rest stay pretty short. artsyfartsy on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330600 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:39:23 +0000 artsyfartsy 1330600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MrsBrewer: Lol I have a shih tzu and he has hair instead of fur. He has to go at least every 6 weeks even though I aim for every month. I'm pretty sure you can still take a big dog in for a haircut and bath anyway! We have friends that take their big dog during the summer for a shave and a good grooming session. The groomers clean their anal glands, ears, trim their nails, and clean around their eyes. Dandelion on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330599 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:39:07 +0000 Dandelion 1330599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I do them about once a month. It's easy on our Golden, but our lab hates it, so it takes both of us to get it done! I also trim the cats' nails once a month, but they're really easy about it. erwoo on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330585 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:36:33 +0000 erwoo 1330585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ When I hear it clack around the floor. Haha! It used to be once a week when I bathed her. After having two kids she's lucky to get a bath once a week. But she is still very much loved, even if she's a teeny bit smelly sometimes. :P MrsBrewer on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330572 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:33:27 +0000 MrsBrewer 1330572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Danizaur: Our dog has never been to the groomer! He's a lab, so he really never would need it! I kind of wish he did though!! artsyfartsy on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330552 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:31:02 +0000 artsyfartsy 1330552@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Whenever he goes to the groomer. About every 4-5 weeks. I do not attempt it. Lol Beebug on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330517 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:21:56 +0000 Beebug 1330517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Depends on the time of year and what he is doing! In summer I don't do him at all because I want him to have extra nail for traction for agility outdoors! We are busy enough with him at the cottage, events, walks, etc they manage themselves pretty well with exception to dew claws up front (do them every 3w or so). In the winter I try to do them as much as possible to keep the quick "up" so he is quieter on our hardwood floors! He hates having them done, but is a good boy and rolls over for it and he lays on his back while I do all four paws! LuLu Mom on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330508 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:20:31 +0000 LuLu Mom 1330508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ The groomer does it for us when we take her (3-4 months as well) I'm too scared to do it myself! autumnlove on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330494 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:16:46 +0000 autumnlove 1330494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ The groomer does it for us every 3-4 months. MrsBrewer on "How often do you trim your dog's nails?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-often-do-you-trim-your-dogs-nails#post-1330489 Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:15:40 +0000 MrsBrewer 1330489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ This is such a dreaded chore! I hate it.....it definitely takes both DH and I to trim our dog's nails. We do it probably every 3-4 weeks. We should probably do it more often though! How often do you trim your dog's nails, or bring him in somewhere to get his nails trimmed?