Dogs do not walk correctly when their nails are too long and this strains the leg muscles and torques the spine. Long nails grow around and into the bottom of the foot. The dewclaw nail can grow into the leg. Ingrown nails are often infected, are always painful, and make some dogs downright mean. Nails trimming dogs help provide traction and increase a pet’s ability to walk and run without slipping.

Dogs with excessively long nails hurt themselves because they slip and fall. Torn nails are painful and easily infected requiring soaking and long-term antibiotics or surgical removal. Due to this, it is imperative that a dog’s nails are kept at a proper length and care is taken to properly cut them. At Rabocao, we emphasize the importance of your dog’s nails and care.