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littlemissmartypants

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18. You've probably already done this...

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Apr 15, 2025, 10:41 PM

Apr 15

But rule out any paw issues like an injury, possible foreign object, fungus or pad soreness before trying.

Doing paw related non nail trimming activities like massage with pad balms and creams can get them used to having their paws handled which may help with the anxiety when the time comes for a trim.

Some options are:
Burt’s Bees for Pets Paw & Nose Lotion
Natural Dog Company Paw Soother Balm
Musher’s Secret Dog Paw Wax
Pet Head Oatmeal Natural Paw Butter

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My dog fights us every time we [View all] babylonsister Apr 15 OP

I had the same problem with most of my cats. Ocelot II Apr 15 #1

Some tips friends have used include giving her peanut butter to distract her, if 2 people are available one holds the MLAA Apr 15 #2

Theres a sling that hoists the dog up off the ground. Im in the same boat. We Karadeniz Apr 15 #3

I feel for you! My 128# German Shepherd - same Quakerfriend Apr 15 #4

My dogs have a pathway from the porch to the back gate. 1WorldHope Apr 15 #5

My dog will only bamagal62 Apr 15 #6

We take our Pittie to vet for nail clips for the same reason SheltieLover Apr 15 #7

Every other Saturday my wife cuts the nails. I am in charge of trying to hold the legs still. twodogsbarking Apr 15 #8

This is probably a stupid question, Haggard Celine Apr 15 #9

Yes imaginary girl Apr 15 #11

I knew at least one DUer would know about that! Haggard Celine Apr 15 #12

I used to take my dog for a bike run around the neighborhood. iscooterliberally Apr 15 #10

Our vet showed us a muzzle/mask they use for cats when trimming their claws. 3catwoman3 Apr 15 #13

I tried that mask on one of my cats and she went completely nuts - Ocelot II Apr 15 #14

I went looking for pics to see what that muzzle/mask looks like. ShazzieB Apr 15 #15

Yours is the comment I recall from when I posted about this device once before... 3catwoman3 Apr 15 #16

I can't clip my dogs' claws. With my color blindness, I can't identify the "quick" in the claw. TomSlick Apr 15 #17

You've probably already done this... littlemissmartypants Apr 15 #18

I guess that Gibby canetoad Apr 17 #19

I'm not actually suggesting this idea Niagara Apr 17 #20