1、 Judging blood line position: a necessary skill before trimming

The primary task before trimming a pet's nails is to accurately determine the position of the blood line to avoid accidental injury.

Dog: A dog with light colored nails, with a pink stripe like blood line that is clearly visible; Dogs with dark nails have blood lines that are difficult to observe. You can look for dark areas under strong light or from the bottom of the nails to determine the blood line.

Cat: Cat nails are usually transparent, with a faint red blood line. If the nails are dark, they also need to be carefully identified with the help of strong light.

Rabbit: Rabbit nails are similar to dogs, with clear blood lines on white nails. For black or dark nails, gently press the nails and look for traces of blood lines through light.

2、 Choosing the right tool: the key to achieving twice the result with half the effort in pruning

A suitable nail clipper can make the trimming process smoother.

Dogs: Choose nail clippers based on their body size. For small dogs, use a small pet specific nail clipper, while for medium and large dogs, it is recommended to use a large nail clipper with a safety lock and anti slip handle to ensure safety.

Cat: Cat nails are small and suitable for using curved cat specific nail clippers that fit the shape of the nails for more precise trimming.

Other small pets, such as rabbits, hamsters, etc., should choose nail clippers with fine and compact blades to avoid damaging fragile claws.

3、 Step by step pruning: a safe and efficient pruning process

Fixed pet: Keep the pet in a comfortable position and gently grip its paws. If the pet resists, family members can assist and use snacks to calm the emotions.

Trimming nails: Starting from the tip of the nails, trim them in small amounts multiple times. Light colored nail pets, trimmed 3-4 millimeters away from the blood line each time; For pets with dark nails, trim a small amount first and observe the nail section. If white powdery areas appear, continue trimming. If pink or red areas appear, stop immediately.

Polish the edges: After trimming, use a pet specific nail file to gently polish the nail edges to avoid scratching pets or furniture. Pay attention to the polishing intensity to avoid harming pets.

4、 Unexpected situation handling: prepared guarantee

If accidentally cutting the blood line causes bleeding, do not panic and follow the following steps to handle it:

Immediately press: Use a clean cotton ball or gauze to press the bleeding area for 3-5 minutes, which usually stops the bleeding.

Use hemostatic powder: If bleeding persists after pressing, sprinkle hemostatic powder and continue pressing for a few minutes.

Observation and medical treatment: After stopping the bleeding, observe the condition of the pet's paws. If there are symptoms such as redness, swelling, inflammation, etc., take them to the pet hospital for treatment in a timely manner.

Mastering these trimming techniques and regularly trimming pets' nails can not only prevent nails from being too long and affecting walking, but also avoid scratching people or damaging furniture. Easy to get started, making pet nail trimming simple and safe!