nail clipping

[hugs91882]

A more active little dog....let me think about that one for a moment! He's so laid back to have him jump around would be a joy.

I did call the breeder when we learned about his condition, not to ask for money back, but just to have them notifiy the siblings new parents. Of course they took me wrong and took the defensive and said no body else had said anything. Oh please, I'm not that naive! So from that point on Dylan could do nothing without our assistance. And still today even though we know he can do on his own, why should he when we do it for him. Now I ask, who has who trained?

[Jhemphill]

Has anyone used a nail triming tool (dremel) I have heard that it takes less time and is less stressful on the Corgi. I was clipping Maxi's nail last week and cut one too close and it bleed and bleed. I really felt terrible about hurting him, although he forgave me, I would like to find a way to clip his nails that does not involve cutting.

[Michael Romanos]

Filing your Corgis nails a little instead of clipping them will offer less chances of cutting into the quick. Some dogs have black or very dark coloured nails so it is impossible to ever see where the quick is. But as previously mentioned, the best method for your Corgi having short nails is regular road/street walking and then a little filing now and again if required, would "round" things off.

[Jhemphill]

What do you use for filing?

[Michael Romanos]

The little filing I have done on a Corgi's nails was in using a sturdy human nail file. But at any well stocked pet shop in the USA or through the internet, one can purchase a dog nail file either seperately or as part of a grooming set. The dog file I've seen is curved - a slightly V shaped file for easier useage on dog's nails. One can also use a fine metal file used by builders or carpenters. So if you do have a Corgi with a black nail - you can clip a little then finish off with filing until you can just pinpoint the quick - then stop and you won't damage the quick and cause bleeding and discomfort. Filing most certainly gives an excellent finishing touch to the care of Corgis nails - if you want to go to that extent.

[darci]

I trim nails about every two to three weeks and if needed file with a human nail file. Works very well. I have done this since she was a baby and she lays on her back and naps.
It's easier for me her nails are white and it's easier to see the "quick" and not get to short.