{"id":136917,"date":"2022-07-11T15:16:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:16:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:16:25","slug":"how-long-should-dogs-nails-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/","title":{"rendered":"How long should dog&#8217;s nails be?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#How_long_should_dogs_nails_be\" title=\"How long should dog&#8217;s nails be?\">How long should dog&#8217;s nails be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#What_happens_when_a_dogs_toenails_get_too_long\" title=\"What happens when a dog&#8217;s toenails get too long?\">What happens when a dog&#8217;s toenails get too long?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#How_often_do_dogs_toenails_need_to_be_cut\" title=\"How often do dogs toenails need to be cut?\">How often do dogs toenails need to be cut?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#Is_it_painful_for_dogs_to_have_long_toenails\" title=\"Is it painful for dogs to have long toenails?\">Is it painful for dogs to have long toenails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#How_long_should_dog_toenails_be\" title=\"How long should dog toenails be?\">How long should dog toenails be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#How_do_I_know_if_dogs_nails_are_too_long\" title=\"How do I know if dogs nails are too long?\">How do I know if dogs nails are too long?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#Can_long_nails_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Can long nails hurt my dog?\">Can long nails hurt my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#What_length_should_I_cut_my_dogs_nails\" title=\"What length should I cut my dog&#8217;s nails?\">What length should I cut my dog&#8217;s nails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dogs_toenails_are_too_long\" title=\"What do you do if your dog&#8217;s toenails are too long?\">What do you do if your dog&#8217;s toenails are too long?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#Do_dogs_feet_hurt_if_their_nails_are_too_long\" title=\"Do dogs feet hurt if their nails are too long?\">Do dogs feet hurt if their nails are too long?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#What_do_you_do_for_an_overgrown_dog_nail\" title=\"What do you do for an overgrown dog nail?\">What do you do for an overgrown dog nail?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-dogs-nails-be\/#How_do_you_cut_a_dogs_nails_that_are_curled\" title=\"How do you cut a dog&#8217;s nails that are curled?\">How do you cut a dog&#8217;s nails that are curled?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_dogs_nails_be\"><\/span>How long should dog&#8217;s nails be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Correct length for a dogs nails. If a dogs nails are too long, you will hear them clack when the dog walks on hard surfaces. Deciding if your dogs nails are too long is quite simple. <b>The claws should not protrude over the pad and should not touch the ground when standing<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dogs_toenails_get_too_long\"><\/span>What happens when a dog&#8217;s toenails get too long?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When your dogs nails are too long, <b>they create an unnatural angle for the foot. This causes unequal pressure on the toes and can cause the nail beds to become sore and tender. Long nails on dogs are more prone to splitting and\/or splintering. This is the equivalent of a human hangnail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_dogs_toenails_need_to_be_cut\"><\/span>How often do dogs toenails need to be cut?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>every three to four weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_painful_for_dogs_to_have_long_toenails\"><\/span>Is it painful for dogs to have long toenails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Long claws are more prone to chipping, tearing, splitting and breaking, which <b>can be very painful and may require veterinary treatment. As well as being prone to damage, when a dog stands or walks on a long-clawed paw it puts pressure on the wrong parts of the foot, causing pain and discomfort.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_dog_toenails_be\"><\/span>How long should dog toenails be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common foot issues in domestic dogs is long toenails. Ideally, the nails should not touch the ground when standing on a firm level surface, but are <b>long enough to provide traction when climbing a hill or digging<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_dogs_nails_are_too_long\"><\/span>How do I know if dogs nails are too long?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With your furry friend standing in front of you with their front legs under their shoulders, check their nails. <b>Are they touching the ground?<\/b><b>If so, then theyre too long. And if you hear your dogs nails clicking or see them turn sideways, its time for a trim.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_long_nails_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Can long nails hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Long claws are more prone to chipping, tearing, splitting and breaking, which can be very painful and may require veterinary treatment. As well as being prone to damage, when a dog stands or walks on a long-clawed paw it puts pressure on the wrong parts of the foot, causing pain and discomfort.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_length_should_I_cut_my_dogs_nails\"><\/span>What length should I cut my dog&#8217;s nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ideally, youll want to cut <b>2-3 millimeters from the nail quick. When cutting dark nails, since its so difficult to see the quick, its better to be safe than sorry. While the narrow tip of the nail should be fine to cut, youll want to be very careful when you begin to cut the wider section of nail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dogs_toenails_are_too_long\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog&#8217;s toenails are too long?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dogs nails are overgrown, dont try to cut them short all at once. Instead, <b>ask your vet or groomer for help. Chances are, the nails will need to be cut a little bit at a time to allow the quick to recede.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_feet_hurt_if_their_nails_are_too_long\"><\/span>Do dogs feet hurt if their nails are too long?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Long claws are more prone to chipping, tearing, splitting and breaking, which can be very painful and may require veterinary treatment. As well as being prone to damage, when a dog stands or walks on a long-clawed paw it puts pressure on the wrong parts of the foot, causing pain and discomfort.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_for_an_overgrown_dog_nail\"><\/span>What do you do for an overgrown dog nail?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For dogs with overgrown nails, <b>nail trimming is a gradual process. As the quick recedes, it becomes more obvious how much nail to trim at once. Handle your dogs paws regularly, and try to trim their nails once a week. Soon, nail trimming will be just another part of your routine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_cut_a_dogs_nails_that_are_curled\"><\/span>How do you cut a dog&#8217;s nails that are curled?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Start close to the tip of your dogs nail, and hold the clippers at a right angle to the nail. Snip away at the nail a small bit at a time until the nail is no longer curled under and stop clipping once you get close to the quick of the nail, as trimming further can lead to bleeding and pain.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long should dog&#8217;s nails be?What happens when a dog&#8217;s toenails get too long?How often do dogs toenails need to be cut?Is it painful for dogs to have long toenails?How long should dog toenails be?How do I know if dogs nails are too long?Can long nails hurt my dog?What length should I&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-136917","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136917"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=136917"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136917\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=136917"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=136917"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=136917"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}