Wellbeing
Outside of the usual healthcare and surgical services, we also provide a range of behavioural, nutritional and grooming services for your pet’s wellbeing.
Our Wellbeing Services
Nutritional Advice
Premium Pet Foods
Cat Clipping
Behavioural Consultations
Nail Clipping
Regular nail clipping should be part of your pet’s routine care. It’s essential for elderly and indoor pets, while outdoor pets may wear their nails down naturally. Nail trimming needs vary by breed, age, exercise, and environment. Working and herding dogs, active on hard surfaces, may not need trimming until they slow down with age, but their dew claws should still be attended to regularly.
Other breeds may have nails that grow forward rather than downward, so they won’t wear down naturally. Some dogs may need their nails trimmed every week or two, while others less frequently. Inspect your dog’s nails regularly, and if you notice a change in the sound on hard floors, it’s time for a trim.
Cats need nail clipping as well, with indoor cats requiring more frequent trims and outdoor cats wearing their nails naturally.
What happens if my pet’s nails get too long?
If a pet’s nails grow too long, they can split, break, or bleed, causing pain or infection. Long nails may get caught, tear, or curl back into a spiral, making walking painful for dogs. Cats can retract their claws, so this is less common, but they still need regular nail trims, especially if they don’t get natural wear and tear.
Uncut nails can curl into the paw pad, causing pain and infection. Nails should be inspected or trimmed monthly to prevent the quick from growing with the nail, making it hard to cut. Avoid cutting the quick, as it’s painful; if you accidentally cut it, pressing the nail into soap will stop the bleeding.
We offer a range of nail clippers for all pets. Make an appointment today to have your pet’s nails checked, or we can teach you how to do it yourself.
