Trimming your Golden Retrievers Nails

Keeping your Golden Retrievers nails nice and trim is very important. It has become regarded as being an integral part of any dogs health. If the nails are not looked after they can crack.  Cracked nails can lead to infection!

When you cut your dogs nails, you should trim them a great deal, all the while avoiding going down into the quick.

You should never let your Golden's nails get too long, as long nails can easily take the shape of the dog's foot, resulting in a splay. Therefore, you should always check your Golden Retriever's nails and trim them every few weeks. If you trim them just right, you'll have at least 2 weeks before they need to be trimmed again. If you do happen to trim the nails past the quick, bleeding will occur. To stop the bleeding, always keep some styptic powder on hand to make sure that you are prepared if you do make a mistake.

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