How at home to cut the claws Spitz?

When a cheerful fluffy dog ​​of the Spitz breed appears in the house, the whole family rejoices. After all, this animal charges the household with energy, gives a great mood for the whole day. However, only a healthy dog ​​can give joy, and the main task of the owner is to preserve the health of his pet. One of the most important stages in the content of the Pomeranian is the shearing of claws. This procedure performs not only aesthetic, but also wellness functions.

Grown long, unclean claws in a dog can be a source of serious illness. Infections, growths, pustules - all this lurches a spitz with unsharp claws. At the same time, long claws bring serious discomfort to such a mobile and energetic dog, they affect its gait, violate the posture and overall muscle tone.

In addition, in the house active spitz often becomes a companion of any children's games. And his long claws can seriously injure the little master. Timely cutting of claws will save not only the skin of the owner, but also the surface of the furniture.

Not all are serious about such a procedure as claws cutting. Some owners do not see this as necessary, arguing that, for example, no one takes care of the claws of a stray dog, and its legs are in good condition. Meanwhile, in nature, animals, including stray dogs, grind down claws on the asphalt, trees and other hard surfaces. The home Spitz does not have such an opportunity, and therefore the owner must monitor the condition of its claws.

Too long claws prevent the dog from walking, its fingers hurt, hair grows between them, a hypodermic tick or fungus appears. All this leads to the fact that the dog independently begins to bite off his nails. Seeing this behavior, the owner should carry the pet to the veterinarian. The fact is that nibbling claws is typical not only for animals with long claws, but also for dogs with parasites.

Before you start clipping the claw, you should study the structure of this part of the body. It is very important in the process of cutting not to hurt the pulp, it contains nerve and blood vessels. If you hurt this part, the dog will experience pain, bleeding will begin. therefore process must be done very carefully. In light-colored dogs, the pulp layer is clearly visible and it is practically impossible to confuse it, but in dark-haired varieties it is quite problematic to distinguish the border.

It is recommended to inspect the nail in Spitz with dark coat color from the bottom. To do this, the dog is better turned on his back. In this position, the line between the claw and the pulp is more visible. Often during the haircut on the edge of the cut surface, you can notice a dark spot. This indicates that the blood vessels are close and should not be cut further.

Claw clipping procedure is not that complicated. It is not necessary to lead the dog to a veterinarian or a groomer and once again provoke stressful situations for it. Cut the claws can be at home. Perhaps for the first time the animal will be scared, but over time it will get used.Correctly carried out process will not bring the dog painful sensations.

It is best to begin to teach a puppy to a haircut from adolescence. Usually the procedure is carried out twice a month. For animals that are long and often walk, you can reduce the number. In winter, it is recommended to cut the claws more often, because of the snow dogs cannot grind off the claws on the asphalt.

In preparation for the haircut will require:

• a nail clipper, you can buy it at a pet store or a veterinary clinic;
• file;
• hydrogen peroxide, potassium permanganate and baby powder;
• cotton buds;
• optional varnish.

The process of clipping claws consists of the following steps.

1. Put the dog on a well-lit area so that it was not scary, and you were comfortable.
2. Take a pet by the paw, gently push down on the pad, then the dog will show claws.
3. Determine the boundary where the pulp begins; it is darker than the rest of the claw.
4. Cut off the tip of the claw, without touching the pulp. To the border with the living area should remain 2 mm.
5. Pay special attention to the side fingers, on them the claws practically do not grind on their own and therefore especially need a haircut.
6. If the vessels are still injured, the claw will begin to bleed. In this case, carefully treat the paw with peroxide, moisten a cotton swab in potassium permanganate or dip it in powder and press it against the injured surface. In the near future, make sure that the dog does not wet this paw.
7. For smoothness, handle the claws with a file.
8. Paint your claws as desired.

Take advantage of additional tips for trimming claws Spitz.

• The first time is recommended to carry out the procedure together. Let one person familiar to the dog hold the dog, and the second performs the procedure directly.
• During the haircut, gently talk with your pet, praise him for his patience, stroke and scratch behind the ear.
• After the session, treat your pet with some delicacy. Next time the dog will know that after such an uncomfortable procedure, a reward awaits it, and it will not be so scared.

How at home to cut the claws of the spitz, see the following video.