posted 11-27-2003 09:04 PM         

I am in great need of some nail clipping advice regarding one of my shih-poos. One of them has all black nails (that is a daunting thought for me) and I am absolutely terrified to cut them myself. I do go to my groomer every six to eight weeks for the dogs to be groomed and she does clip their nails when she grooms them, but they do need to be clipped in between grooming appointments. I have asked my groomer for some advice about clipping the black nails and she has provided me with some good advice, but I am still nervous about doing it. My other shih-poo has clear nails and those are a piece of cake to trim, but unfortunately that is not the case with my other shih-poo.

So, I would like to hear some suggestions/tips/advice from any of you who have had experience with this subject. For example, what should I look for so I don't cut into the quick? (I know there is supposed to be a grayish colored dot in the middle that signifies the beginning of the quick, but their nail are so small that it is hard to see.) How far in do I clip? Is there a way to see where the quick is on black nails? Etc.

ANY tips would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

posted 11-28-2003 06:01 PM         

Here you go: Http://homepage.udayton.edu/~merenski/doberdawn/index.html

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