Nail Trims
Does your dog need a nail trim between haircuts? We offer walk-in nail trim and paw clean-up during business hours. No appointment needed. Nail trims and paw clean-up are included services when you schedule a full dog groom appointment.
Read below for a nail trim overview and tips.
Nail trim $10
Paw clean-up (fur between the toes) $10
We can trim your dog's nails as a standalone service. This is important for keeping them from curling, and for keeping the inner vein from reaching the edge of the nail.
Nail trimming is different from nail filing. Nail trimming uses clippers to cut your dog's nails. Some dogs don't like this, the nails could be sharp afterwards, and there is a risk that if the internal vein is near the tip, the nail could possibly bleed when clipped. This is difficult to predict with black nails.
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It is possible that a nail can bleed when clipped. This is because it has a vein inside called the "quick," which has likely grown too far toward the edge of the nail. The nail clipper can hit the quick, causing it to bleed. Even the most experienced groomers can hit the quick from time to time - it has nothing to do with their skill level, as the quick can be extended even if the nails are short. It can also be difficult to detect the quick when the nails are dark.
Sometimes the nails can seem OK in the grooming room, but there may be only a thin layer of the nail covering the quick. When the dog walks on the sidewalk, it can cause this layer to wear off, causing bleeding.
It would never be the case that we would know your dog's nail is bleeding and do nothing about it.
How to minimize the chance of bleeding
Keep them clipped regularly. When a dog's nails are regularly trimmed, the quick recedes and doesn't extend to the edge of the nail. If the nails are already short and the quick is not an issue, we recommended doing it at least once every six weeks. If the quick was extended to the edge, you may need to have them clipped once every week or two until it recedes.
If your dog's nail is bleeding
There are various ways to treat a bleeding nail, including corn starch or styptic powder. Search on "bleeding dog nail" to find the solution that works best for you.