Don’t fall for nail-trimming ‘alternatives’!
It’s no secret that keeping your dog’s nails at a healthy length can be a real challenge, and many so-called alternatives have cropped up as a result.
Something that’s gained some attention in the past few years is specially textured agility courses. The surfaces of these tools are covered in a coarse, sand-papery material that claims to naturally wear your dog’s nails down as they traverse it. While this might sound like an amazing idea, we’d actually advise against it. If your dog’s nails are too long as is, having them do an agility course could easily leave them prone to injury.
Similarly, some people believe that having their dog do higher-intensity exercise on abrasive surfaces like cement and asphalt is a good alternative to actually trimming their nails. And while it’s true that this mimics their ancestors’ natural solution to nail-trimming, it can actually harm more than help. Having your dog run and walk on rough, porous surfaces can easily leave your dog’s paw pads covered in blisters and abrasions. The repeated impact on hard surfaces can also open your dog up to the risk of arthritis, and hot concrete in the summer can even lead to your dog getting heatstroke.
In short, there’s almost no easy way to keep your dog’s nails trimmed. We say ‘almost’ because there is one easy way: getting help from the professionals!
Get a dog nail touch-up from people who care
We know that sometimes you spot a long nail or two (or maybe you hear it click-clacking on the floors at home) and you’re aware that it needs to be addressed before it’s time for another full-on trim. We also know that getting their nails clipped is not always a dog’s favourite pastime.
That’s why our experienced, patient team offers our walk-in dog nail trim touch-up service. We’re true dog lovers, and each and every one of our staff is dedicated to making your furry friend feel as comfortable and calm as possible for their whole stay.
We know there’s no shortage of choices for dog nail trimming and grooming services in Saanich BC, but we stand apart from the competition thanks to our approach to our work: kindness, patience, and commitment to the best dog grooming care in town.
