[Dailydrool] Nails...oh the dreaded torture of clipping nails...

[Angelika Hastings]

I have clipped Ms.Brandy's nails since she came to us at the tender age of 7 weeks . She is now 13+ yrs old. Though she came from a byb I don't think they traumatized her in any way in regards to nail trimming. She was well taken care of when we first met. Until a few years ago we never had a problem cutting her nails- she didn't like it- but it could get done. Then I had the vet do it when she just wouldn't let me anymore- they did try...three different times. Told me the only way they'd ever do them again was if she was put "under". I have tried the drugs, the peanut butter on the walls,the dremel, CBL's two people approach- NADA on all. Now I put her on her side and sit across her- my butt behind her back, my legs across her body ( this gives me the control to hold her down and still have two free hands.) Her head is on my left- don't think it matters though which way you have them as long as your butt is behind the back. A towel between the teeth and your thigh, will protect you from the teeth in case you have a biter. She still does not like this- shivers, turns purple and sometimes SCREAMS like I am pulling the nails rather than cutting them. I am now used to her act and can usually get her nails done in a few minutes. I know this stresses her out- but as it has to be done, for us this works. I also keep superglue on hand in case I cut the quick- stops the bleeding right away. A flashlight or booklight is helpful to see the quick on some of the nails- the black ones I just say a quick prayer before I clip :) A box of tissues is nearby too. Sometimes it helps to have a second set of hands for chest scritching...keeps the stress level down a bit. She sheds like crazy and nervous farts are guaranteed- please don't let her know I told you that!
Listerine- I remember when this was first posted it said to buy the orange one- because that is the one I have and the humans here use other brands. I can't remember the ratio for mixing- maybe 1/2 & 1/2?
droolies, Angelika
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