Claw Trimming

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Posted by Joan on May 18, 2000 at 10:40:26:

In Reply to: Re: Sharp Nails ....when to begin cutting.... posted by Morgan on May 17, 2000 at 08:46:53:

I have included a link to "Claw Trimming 101". Now Junior is just a little guy, right? I know that when I started trimming Sneakers claws it was more tramatic for me then it was for him. Those claws are so tiny. Even though I went and bought the reptile clippers they were so huge compared with that little claw. All I can say is read the link, it even has a diagram of the claw, go buy some reptile clippers, and give it a try. It may be a 2 person operation the first couple of times until you get used to doing it. If Junior will even let you do one hand or foot per day, that will work. Just take your time. The wrapping in a towel didn't work for me. It made Sneakers upset which made it hard to do.

In the future whenever you have Junior out with you, be sure to play with his toes. I even hold the claws very gently give it a little tug. Now Sneakers doesn't really care when I'm playing with his toes and he's use to the little tug on his claw when its being trimmed.

Joan (hope the site helps)

Claw Trimming

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: I have included a link to "Claw Trimming 101". Now Junior is just a little guy, right? I know that when I started trimming Sneakers claws it was more tramatic for me then it was for him. Those claws are so tiny. Even though I went and bought the reptile clippers they were so huge compared with that little claw. All I can say is read the link, it even has a diagram of the claw, go buy some reptile clippers, and give it a try. It may be a 2 person operation the first couple of times until you get used to doing it. If Junior will even let you do one hand or foot per day, that will work. Just take your time. The wrapping in a towel didn't work for me. It made Sneakers upset which made it hard to do. : In the future whenever you have Junior out with you, be sure to play with his toes. I even hold the claws very gently give it a little tug. Now Sneakers doesn't really care when I'm playing with his toes and he's use to the little tug on his claw when its being trimmed. : Joan (hope the site helps)

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