For A Perfect Pooch Choose Guillotine Nail Clippers.

by: RebeccaFoxton
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Expert Trimmers are essential to keep your dog's nails trimmed short.

Without nail care in dogs, they can break and causing bleeding.

Your dog's paws need to be kept in tip top condition as he uses them all the time.

There's an easy way to know if your dog is overdue nail clipping and that is the sound of click-click-click of the nails on hard floors. You can take your dog to a professional groomer for a manicure, or you can do it yourself.

There are a few vital things to bear in mind if you are going to do it yourself.

Invest in a high quality set of trimmers, and ensure you know exactly where to cut the nail.

If you don't prepare you may end up with a dog with a sore foot and a lifelong hatred of having his nails trimmed.

Dogs have tough feet but the quick of the nail is still very tender, so you need to have a good idea of the limit of how high to cut. On paler and clear nails the quick is clearly visible by its pink color, it is trickier with dark nails.

Firstly let's look at the equipment; Master Grooming Tools Guillotine Nail Clippers are a great solution, as they are designed with the user in mind with non-slip, low impact grip so your hand won't get tired and you won't lose your grip even if it's wet. The sharp blades mean that trimming is easy and safe.

Now we are going to talk about how to cut nails.

It is often best to sit with your dog in your lap, holding his paw firmly, but not roughly.

Get the nail clearly in view by pressing on the "toe", identify the quick and trim nail at a 45 degree angle. Take off slivers each time, don't be too ambitious.

Once the major clipping has been done, taking care not to trim the nails too short, check the edges for jagged or rough edges and tidy.

Clearly extreme caution must be taken when trimming the nails, otherwise you may snip a very sensitive area of your dog's foot, and he won't thank you for it!

If by accident you do manage to cut the quick use Gimborn Kwik Stop Styptic Gel with Benzocaine to stop bleeding immediately.

Perfect for your family pets or even for use in a pro dog grooming salon, Master Grooming Tools Guillotine Nail Clippers are a great product.

Unlike some lesser brands too, you can expect these clippers to go the distance and still function well for a long time to come. They come with a lifetime guarantee.

Both dog and owner will be delighted to get a manicure with these safe and effective trimmers.

About the Author

Author Rebecca Foxton can help you give your pet better health with dog nail clippers. For an excellent source of health tips for pet owners, visit her Fortiflora articles on Dog Buffs.  

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