Boxer_Luv_NM
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Whats the best way to trim thier nails? im afraid that they are going to scratch my lil brither is there an eisier way to cute thier nails?
im having a hard time
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Jill's boxer
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most important before you even attempt to clip their nails is to get them comfortable with you handling their feet/toes. It will make the experience much easier and less stressful for both of you! If you use nail clippers, be sure that you do not cut the quick--on light colored nails, it will be relatively easy to see. I always take small snips so that I do not risk cutting it. If you do cut the quick--it will bleed and it does hurt! Keep a supply of Quikstop styptic powder on hand, or in a pinch, you can use cornstarch or flour even to stop the bleeding, just apply to the nail tip to clot the blood. If your boxer is not thrilled or cooperative, go slow and do one nail--praise like crazy, try for another, praise, etc...even if you only get one foot done, it is best to end on positive note than to end up wrestling your dog and stressing everyone out. If you are worried about your first time, schedule to have your vet or a groomer show you how to do it the first time, then you can maintain them at home on your own. Most vets charge only a minimal fee to come in for a nail trim. I do not have much experience using the dremel tool to grind them, but I have heard it works well. I would think the same idea to go slow and at first let the dog get used to the sight/sound of the dremel tool would be best before attempting to use it on the dog. Good luck! Depending on your dog's age, etc you may not be able to trim much initially because the quick may be long--just trim the tips and gradually over time you can trim more and the quicks will recede. Walks on pavement also help "push" back the quicks some and keep the nails worn down.
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Lola's mum
Boxer Insane
sidhewlf said:
Yeah me too although I used to do the kids rabbits, I'm older now and a bit more wary so I'll leave it to my vet too.
abbey_eisma
Boxer Buddy
Our dont need to be done that often bc they walk and run quite a bit on pavement. When they do need to be done we have a dremel tool that works quite well.
WV*Boxer
Banned
I use clippers with a guard on them, so that I don't trim too close. DH will hold a spoonful of peanut butter to keep Tessa's attention while I clip her nails. This works really good for 3 paws, the 4th is sometimes a little more difficult because she starts to get curious. Try the peanut butter, though....it was a lifesaver for us! 
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Gingerlove
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Those nails!
I've had the hardest time trying to cut my baby's nails... And I can play with her paws very easily. But if I pull the nails clipper, suddenly, it's war! She's NOT interested at all.
So, we go to the vet and it takes like 2 minutes and everything goes fine.
Before Christmas, I tried (again) to clip her nails myself. I've succeeded with the 2 front paws and hit the quick at the last nail (she has a LOT of black nails and I don't clip much)... Well, that did it for me and I'm done doing this or trying by myself. I've hurt my baby and felt soooo bad :( I gave her peanut butter to try to soothe her...
When that happened, on a Sunday, I phoned the vet emergency line and the girl told me to put some cornstarch or soap (??????) to stop the bleeding. I've put cornstarch but I wonder about soap, wouldn't that hurt???!
I've had the hardest time trying to cut my baby's nails... And I can play with her paws very easily. But if I pull the nails clipper, suddenly, it's war! She's NOT interested at all.
So, we go to the vet and it takes like 2 minutes and everything goes fine.
Before Christmas, I tried (again) to clip her nails myself. I've succeeded with the 2 front paws and hit the quick at the last nail (she has a LOT of black nails and I don't clip much)... Well, that did it for me and I'm done doing this or trying by myself. I've hurt my baby and felt soooo bad :( I gave her peanut butter to try to soothe her...
When that happened, on a Sunday, I phoned the vet emergency line and the girl told me to put some cornstarch or soap (??????) to stop the bleeding. I've put cornstarch but I wonder about soap, wouldn't that hurt???!
Paper-Dogg13
Boxer Insane
I don't usually have a problem doing Charlie Paper's nails. I prefer to use a dremel, that way if I quick him, it doesn't seem to bleed or hurt as much. Also, with the dremel he can tell me when I'm getting close to the quick. I groom the show goldens where I work, so I do nails EVERY day. LOL White nails are easier, cause you can acutally see the quick. I don't usually use clippers unless the nails are really long & the nails are white so I can see where the quick is. THe most important thing is to make sure the experience is good every time, so Charlie Paper gets TONS of treats when I do his nails. Good luck.
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