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6 Steps to Make Your Pet’s Nail Trims Easier

March 16, 2016 by Andy Roark DVM MS

Nail trims can be a scary experience for some cats and dogs. That’s the last thing we want! With time, patience and a LOT of treats, you can get your pet on board with nail trims. In this episode of Ask Dr. Andy, Dr. Roark reveals some simple steps to help make nail trims easier.

1. Get ready to give a BUNCH of treats.

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2. Prepare for this to take some time and effort.

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3. Start by simply handling your pet’s feet.

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4. Click the nail clippers near your pet so they adjust to the sound.

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5. After a few days, simply try placing your pet’s nails in the clippers.

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6. When your pet is ready for a nail trim, stick to the tips!

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For more nail trim tips, watch the full episode of Ask Dr. Andy below:

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Andy Roark DVM MS

Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian in Greenville SC and the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. He has received the NAVC Practice Management Speaker of the Year Award three times, the WVC Practice Management Educator of the Year Award, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Veterinarian of the Year Award from the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians.


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