Why do my dogs claws not wear down?
i have a jack russell that i walk everday for about 3 miles. the route has lots of pavement. his back claws are ok and seem to wear down but his front ones are always longer and i have to keep clipping them( which he doesnt like) before he has someones eye out. any answers or suggestions why this is happening.
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i too have a jack russel and a rotty who keeps her nails well trodden due to her weight. The trouble with jacks are they agile and light footed although you do a great deal of walking on a pavement sadly I doubt you could overcome the problem with just this method This may sound harsh but mine too wants to eat my fingers when I try to clip them so I muzzle him its over quickly with less stress to you or the dog. If you cannot bear to do that then its Off to the Vets at a great cost. Make sure you know what your doing if you clip the nails yourself the nerve is very close and extremely painful if nipped he will never forgive you. Hope this helps
they may be tougher than the average claws from so much walking theve adjusted to it
Why do u ask us ask your docter :s
probably how his weight is centered on his body and the difference between what he does with his front and back claws. You could always have his front paws declawed.
Unless they are constantly on a rough surface you will still have to clip them.
His front claws probably just grow faster than they can wear down, kinda like fingernails on one of your hands grow faster than the other hand
You need to clip them.Or walk him on cement.
The front claws of a dog are simply more durable, cause they're the ones that are used for work. When you think about it, dogs rarely use their back claws. This is completely normal, so don't worry about it. Just make sure to give him a treat after you clip his claws to help him be more compliant.
Hope this helped!
Your doggie has a slight genetic defect in that his feet are cocked back (front legs). IF he does not like the clipping, try a dremel tool and file them slightly.be careful, and do it in very short bursts to avoid heating. OR, a small electric finish sander with 100 grit paper will do the trick in about 2 seconds. I do not like to click my dogs nails, in that the vessels extend too far out and he has been nicked a few times, messes up the floor and carpet. AND it hurts the babe, and that won't do at all. Good luck
well you might want to take him to a vet because that can be a serious thing.
This is normal. Most dogs' front nails don't wear down as much as the back ones do. They do most of the pushing off with their back feet.
Try clipping his nails or having it done by a professional.
Your dog is a terrier and from my understanding the terrier breeds are required to fish out little bunnys etc from small holes. Terriers needed to dig holes and therefore the claws on their front paws are a lot stronger. I just made that up but it sounds good hey? It's probably right anyway, either that or he drags his back feet more when he walks or walks differently on his front paws.
I really don't have an answer why but I have notice that as well the back claws wear down but the front ones don't with my dog I keep looking at her walk and she the front claws don't seen to actually scratch the floor she bounce with them but the back one are just like our shoes. That's with mine just check yours out next time take care
Same here with one of my dogs.I have to get hers clipped,and keep a eye on her dew claws.One got too long and broke off at the quick it was terrible.
Think HappyCatholic17 must be having us on, I so hope so. Declaw him! More barbaric practices.
The reason is as said before, the front claws are harder because they are the ones that do the digging and gripping. You will just have to keep up with the clipping
i find that my dog has to have his claws cliped more often , since the council have replaced the paving slabs with tarmac, the main thing is not to let them get to long as this can be pain full to the dog, you have to be very careful on clippings he might have had them clipped to short some time this is very painful , if you are not sure it is better to get it done by a vet i have a jack russel dog
It's his Gait or walk it's quite common in Jacks'.They seem to trot for a while then skip forward using the back legs to push them forward and only use the front legs to point them in the right direction.That's why they always go wide when running after something they don't have enough grip or contact with the front paws hence long nails at the front short at the back.Same as shoes its wear and tear.
Because he is stupid. Kill him. He is useless and will only cause you pain.
Just throw a ball enough on a hard surface and they will wear down naturally used to have two lab retrievers and exercised them a lot and they had no claws to speak of
mix your walks onto hard and soft sufaces it works on mydog
Don't let the fear of hurting your dog keep you from taking good care of her feet and nails. Clipping her nails will be as easy as clipping your own nails once you learn how it's done.
All dogs need proper foot and nail care. Nails that are not kept short will grow too long and become irritating and painful to the dog. It can also cause the feet to splay, or spread, and nails can actually curl around and grow into a dog's pads.
Don't all dogs naturally wear down their nails?
Most dogs, especially those kept indoors, will need their nails clipped regularly. A dog that walks on hard surfaces or that is outside a lot may have their nails naturally worn down to an acceptable length. But the average dog spends most of its time indoors, or walks on surfaces too soft to wear the nails down, like grass or carpet.
What type of nail clippers is best for my dog?
For medium to large dogs, use either the guillotine type nail clippers, or large scissor type nail clippers. For small dogs and puppies, use the scissor-type clippers. If the puppy is a small-breed, the owner can continue to use the scissor type. For puppies that will grow to be medium- to large-breed dogs, switch to using the guillotine-type clippers.
How do I clip my dog's nails?
Hold your dog's foot and gently push down with your thumb at the base of each nail. This will cause the nail to extend slightly, making it easier for you to see the nail. Trim each nail at a 45-degree angle away from the dog so that the newly cut nail is flush with the floor when they walk.
There is a blood vessel, called the quick, in each nail. Do not cut the nail so short that it cuts into the quick. It will bleed and could be painful to the dog. If this happens, apply a coagulant (a substance that causes blood to clot) to the nail to stop the bleeding.
How do I find the "quick" in my dog's nails?
The pinkish color of the quick is easy to see in dogs with light-colored nails. However, it is almost impossible to see the quick on dark dogs that have dark nails. Try to locate the quick from the underside of each nail before you begin cutting. Cut each nail back just a little at a time until you get close, but not right up to, the quick.
What is a dewclaw, and does it need to clipped like the other nails?
A dewclaw is a fifth claw on the inside of the leg (typically only the front legs) just slightly above the other claws. If a dog does have dewclaws, those should be trimmed just like the other nails.
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i too have a jack russel and a rotty who keeps her nails well trodden due to her weight. The trouble with jacks are they agile and light footed although you do a great deal of walking on a pavement sadly I doubt you could overcome the problem with just this method This may sound harsh but mine too wants to eat my fingers when I try to clip them so I muzzle him its over quickly with less stress to you or the dog. If you cannot bear to do that then its Off to the Vets at a great cost. Make sure you know what your doing if you clip the nails yourself the nerve is very close and extremely painful if nipped he will never forgive you. Hope this helps
they may be tougher than the average claws from so much walking theve adjusted to it
Why do u ask us ask your docter :s
probably how his weight is centered on his body and the difference between what he does with his front and back claws. You could always have his front paws declawed.
Unless they are constantly on a rough surface you will still have to clip them.
His front claws probably just grow faster than they can wear down, kinda like fingernails on one of your hands grow faster than the other hand
You need to clip them.Or walk him on cement.
The front claws of a dog are simply more durable, cause they're the ones that are used for work. When you think about it, dogs rarely use their back claws. This is completely normal, so don't worry about it. Just make sure to give him a treat after you clip his claws to help him be more compliant.
Hope this helped!
Your doggie has a slight genetic defect in that his feet are cocked back (front legs). IF he does not like the clipping, try a dremel tool and file them slightly.be careful, and do it in very short bursts to avoid heating. OR, a small electric finish sander with 100 grit paper will do the trick in about 2 seconds. I do not like to click my dogs nails, in that the vessels extend too far out and he has been nicked a few times, messes up the floor and carpet. AND it hurts the babe, and that won't do at all. Good luck
well you might want to take him to a vet because that can be a serious thing.
This is normal. Most dogs' front nails don't wear down as much as the back ones do. They do most of the pushing off with their back feet.
Try clipping his nails or having it done by a professional.
Your dog is a terrier and from my understanding the terrier breeds are required to fish out little bunnys etc from small holes. Terriers needed to dig holes and therefore the claws on their front paws are a lot stronger. I just made that up but it sounds good hey? It's probably right anyway, either that or he drags his back feet more when he walks or walks differently on his front paws.
I really don't have an answer why but I have notice that as well the back claws wear down but the front ones don't with my dog I keep looking at her walk and she the front claws don't seen to actually scratch the floor she bounce with them but the back one are just like our shoes. That's with mine just check yours out next time take care
Same here with one of my dogs.I have to get hers clipped,and keep a eye on her dew claws.One got too long and broke off at the quick it was terrible.
Think HappyCatholic17 must be having us on, I so hope so. Declaw him! More barbaric practices.
The reason is as said before, the front claws are harder because they are the ones that do the digging and gripping. You will just have to keep up with the clipping
i find that my dog has to have his claws cliped more often , since the council have replaced the paving slabs with tarmac, the main thing is not to let them get to long as this can be pain full to the dog, you have to be very careful on clippings he might have had them clipped to short some time this is very painful , if you are not sure it is better to get it done by a vet i have a jack russel dog
It's his Gait or walk it's quite common in Jacks'.They seem to trot for a while then skip forward using the back legs to push them forward and only use the front legs to point them in the right direction.That's why they always go wide when running after something they don't have enough grip or contact with the front paws hence long nails at the front short at the back.Same as shoes its wear and tear.
Because he is stupid. Kill him. He is useless and will only cause you pain.
Just throw a ball enough on a hard surface and they will wear down naturally used to have two lab retrievers and exercised them a lot and they had no claws to speak of
mix your walks onto hard and soft sufaces it works on mydog
Don't let the fear of hurting your dog keep you from taking good care of her feet and nails. Clipping her nails will be as easy as clipping your own nails once you learn how it's done.
All dogs need proper foot and nail care. Nails that are not kept short will grow too long and become irritating and painful to the dog. It can also cause the feet to splay, or spread, and nails can actually curl around and grow into a dog's pads.
Don't all dogs naturally wear down their nails?
Most dogs, especially those kept indoors, will need their nails clipped regularly. A dog that walks on hard surfaces or that is outside a lot may have their nails naturally worn down to an acceptable length. But the average dog spends most of its time indoors, or walks on surfaces too soft to wear the nails down, like grass or carpet.
What type of nail clippers is best for my dog?
For medium to large dogs, use either the guillotine type nail clippers, or large scissor type nail clippers. For small dogs and puppies, use the scissor-type clippers. If the puppy is a small-breed, the owner can continue to use the scissor type. For puppies that will grow to be medium- to large-breed dogs, switch to using the guillotine-type clippers.
How do I clip my dog's nails?
Hold your dog's foot and gently push down with your thumb at the base of each nail. This will cause the nail to extend slightly, making it easier for you to see the nail. Trim each nail at a 45-degree angle away from the dog so that the newly cut nail is flush with the floor when they walk.
There is a blood vessel, called the quick, in each nail. Do not cut the nail so short that it cuts into the quick. It will bleed and could be painful to the dog. If this happens, apply a coagulant (a substance that causes blood to clot) to the nail to stop the bleeding.
How do I find the "quick" in my dog's nails?
The pinkish color of the quick is easy to see in dogs with light-colored nails. However, it is almost impossible to see the quick on dark dogs that have dark nails. Try to locate the quick from the underside of each nail before you begin cutting. Cut each nail back just a little at a time until you get close, but not right up to, the quick.
What is a dewclaw, and does it need to clipped like the other nails?
A dewclaw is a fifth claw on the inside of the leg (typically only the front legs) just slightly above the other claws. If a dog does have dewclaws, those should be trimmed just like the other nails.
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