Is it possible to cut a dog's nails?

my dog(fluffy) has got long nails in its legs. That is not good I've been injured a lot from that. I decided to take it to a vet. BUT I thought that would be dangerous for her. MY QUESTION IS: Is it possible to cut...?Is it possible to cut a dog's nails?
it will be more dangerous to do them yourself your dog could die of blood loss. take your dog to the vet it always the safest way to treat anythingIs it possible to cut a dog's nails?
Yes. The long nails on it's legs you are referring to are called the dew claws. The reason these are likely so sharp in comparison to the nails on his/her feet is because they can not be worn down by the ground (concrete, etc.)





If you have never trimmed a dog's nails before, I would highly recommend having your vet or groomer trim them for you, as doing this incorrectly could result in the dog bleeding to death (dogs, unlike people, have veins running through their nails). If the dew claws are not attached, you may also consider having them removed by your vet; non-attached dew claws can be easily caught in a fence and torn off, causing the dog immense pain. The surgery itself is very simple and completely painless, and the dew claws serve no purpose to the modern dog (originally they were intended as weapons for use in fights and in hunting).
If you have dog clippers you can cut all their nails if they let you. But you can wait and have them done at the vet or groomers and since you're not sure about this take her to someone that knows. Watch them and ask them to show you how to cut them. First timers can cut them too short and they will bleed. And some dogs don't like them cut and it's very hard to do. My dog I take to the vet I've had 54 dogs and have cut only a few because the don't like it and move too much. It takes 3 people to cut my dogs nails.
yes the groomer will cut your dog's nails or you can go to the vet.


In future walk your dog on concrete or pavements and it will keep her claws short. She will be in pain so please get this done quickly. I am sure she cannot walk properly either.
Well duh -_-





but dont cut them urself. please dont cut them urself.





go to petco, or petsmart, or another pet department store.





or a vet.





but dont cut them urself
Those are your dog's dewclaws. You can cut them the same way you cut your dog's other nails.
Yes, it is not only possible, it's recommended. The vet or a groomer can trim them for you.
yes retard. Why do you have a dog if you dont know this
Yes, you can trim your dog's nails at home. In fact, you need to or they will eventually grow long enough to injure your dog. If you are talking about the nails up near its ankles, those are dewclaws. If they are floppy and not really attached, then some people like to ask the vet to remove them entirely in case they catch and tear off. This would need to be done under anesthesia. Many other people do not feel this is necessary. Generally, only really active dogs like hunting dogs are at risk of tearing their dewclaws.





You can use scissor-type trimmers (http://www.thepuppynetwork.com/nail_trim鈥?/a> ';guillotine';-style trimmers (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d鈥?/a> or emery boards, depending on what you are comfortable with. Emery boards are only useful if the nails aren't too long because they will only take off a little at a time. The PediPaws trimmer (http://www.pedipaws.com) has been extensively advertised. It works, but you can still hit the quick if you are not careful, and there is a risk for long hair to get caught in the motor and cause pain.





Some dogs are very nervous about having their nails trimmed. In these cases, it is better to have the vet or groomer trim the nails because they are skilled at restraint. Proper restraint will help keep your dog from getting too worked up and help prevent injury.





In fact, if you have never trimmed these nails before, I suggest you take your dog to the vet and ask them to demonstrate how to properly trim them. It is not dangerous for the vet to cut them. If you decide to do it at home, I recommend getting a small bottle of styptic powder (http://www.petco.com/product/6112/Kwik-S鈥?/a> in case you accidentally cause some bleeding. Hitting the quick is messy and painful, but if it happens, don't panic! It can be easily dealt with.