11 Everyday Habits That Put Your Dog in Danger

Trimming your pet’s nails the wrong way

If you cut your dog’s nails too short, you can accidentally cause pain or injury, says Julie Cappel, DVM, practice owner of Warren Woods Veterinary Hospital, in Warren, Michigan. The next time you take your pooch to get groomed, watch how the vet technician or groomer does it. To prevent problems, if it’s not already too late, it’s best to start cutting your pet’s nails when it’s a puppy. “By the time your dog is 70 or 80 pounds and it has never had a nail trimming at home, it’s not going to be very happy about it when you try,” says Michele Hinks, BS, CVT, VTS, of NorthStar VETS in Robbinsville, New Jersey. And when you’re struggling to control a large animal, it’s all too easy to make a mistake. Don’t miss these unbelievable facts you never knew about your dog.

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