About Dog Nail Care

Some dogs need a nail trim every month or so; others can go for several months without little or no trimming, usually because they do a lot of walking and running on hard surfaces. Without trimming, nails can quickly become ingrown or long enough to make walking uncomfortable. Long nails snag...

Dog Nail Care

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• "How can I heal my dog's cracked paw pads?"

  Answered by Liane O'Hora

• "My dog freaks when I try to clip his nails. How can I get him to relax?"

  Answered by Marjie Alonso

• "My dog's toenails sometimes bleed after I clip them. What should I do to stop the bleeding?"

  Answered by Christine McLaughlin

• Home grooming tips

  April 29th, 2009

  Wash, cut, brush and dry. You can keep your dog well-groomed! If you have seen your dog rub or roll on the rug, or chew and lick at her fur, you have witnessed her attempt at self-grooming. Have you...

• Finding the right groomer

  April 29th, 2009

  Would you like it if you could never take a bath, clean your hair or trim your nails? Of course not! Now imagine how your dog feels? Good grooming is healthy and happy part of his life, too. Some grooming...