A complete guide to trimming dog paws
As a dog owner, have you ever paid attention to the hair on your dog's paws? The seemingly insignificant paw hair actually has an important impact on the dog's health and daily activities. Today, let's share with you some tips on trimming the dog's paws.
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Why should we trim the dog's paw hair?If the hair on the dog's paw is too long, there will be many disadvantages. First, it affects the dog's walking stability. Too long hair will reduce the friction between the paw and the ground, just like a person wearing shoes with smooth soles walking on a slippery road, it is easy to slip. Secondly, it is easy to hide dirt. When going out for a walk, dust, dirt, pebbles, etc. can easily get stuck in the hair on the paw, which is not only unhygienic, but may also hurt the dog's paw. In addition, in the hot summer, too long paw hair is not conducive to heat dissipation, which will make the dog feel stuffy and uncomfortable.
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Preparation
tool: A pair of sharp and safe pet-specific hair clippers and a comb, such as a pin comb.
Environment: Choose a place where the dog feels comfortable and quiet, such as laying a soft mat on the floor of your home for the dog to lie on and relax. At the same time, ensure that there is sufficient light for easy operation.
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Hair trimming steps
Combing hair: First use a comb to gently comb the hair on the dog's paws and comb out the tangles. Start from the toes and comb along the direction of hair growth to the bottom of the paw. This step can make subsequent trimming smoother and avoid cutting directly into the tangles and pulling the dog.
Trim the hair between the toes: Carefully separate the dog's toes and use scissors to cut the hair between the toes. Be careful not to cut too deep to avoid hurting the dog's skin. Generally, it is enough to cut to the same length as the toes.
Trim the hair at the bottom of the paw: Lift the dog's paw and trim the long hair at the bottom of the paw. You can first roughly cut a circular outline, and then carefully trim the edges to make the paw look neat.
Check and clean: After trimming, comb it again to check if there are any long hairs that have been missed. At the same time, gently wipe the dog's paws with a damp cloth to clean up the broken hairs produced during the trimming process.
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Things to note
Avoid hurting the dog: Be careful during the whole process, as the dog's paws are very sensitive. If the dog shows signs of anxiety or pain, stop the operation immediately and calm the dog down before continuing.
Regular trimming: The hair on the dog's paws grows quickly. It is recommended to check and trim them every 2-3 weeks to keep the dog's paws healthy and clean.
Observe the condition of the paw: During the trimming process, observe whether the dog's paw has redness, swelling, damage, parasites or other abnormalities. If there is any problem, seek medical attention immediately.
Trimming the dog's paws is not complicated. As long as you master the correct methods and techniques, you can keep the dog's paws healthy at all times, making them walk more comfortably and happily. Take action now and take good care of the paws of your furry children!