Oct. 23—Pet owners wanting to groom their dogs themselves should study proper techniques, gradually increase time spent on the process, use good equipment and show patience, local experts say. Decatur ...

Cutting your dog’s nails is one of the trickiest parts of the grooming process. Their nail beds have what is called a “quick”—tissue that grows within the nail and connects to nerves and blood vessels ...

L isten, as a dog mom, I know my limits, and those limits are expressing anal glands or attempting to trim my dog's nails and ...

Are you wondering how to cut dog nails? Most dogs will need to have their nails trimmed approximately once a month and it's easy to do this at home. Even though it does differ from dog to dog, you can ...

We have a one-year-old toy schnauzer and have two issues. Cutting nails — she is out of control and refuses to let me do it and the vet even gave up!! I don’t want to put her to sleep and spend $200 ...

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Owners should make trimming their dog’s nails part of their regular grooming process. Clipped nails are a sign of cleanliness and good dog hygiene. Getting your dog to sit still long enough for you to ...

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