If you use an outside source to clip your pet’s nails then you’ll know how costly this can be. For example, depending on the animal or it’s size, a clipping job can cost anywhere between $10-$30 or even more and considering you should clip your pet’s nails regularly then this can amount to a cost of hundreds of dollars each year.

That’s not to say your pet isn’t worth it but investing in a set of pets nail clippers could be one of the most sensible investments you can make in keeping down the maintenance costs of looking after your pride and joy.

The problem is of course having the skill to be able to use pets nail clippers without traumatizing your valuable pet. This happens frequently and we’ll explain how in a moment. Firstly though, consider the cost of not clipping your pet’s nails especially dogs and cats.

Many pet lovers like to keep their animals inside which is great but they can cause unnecessary damage to furniture and floors. The truth is, they are simply doing what comes naturally especially cats who seem to take a fancy to sharpening their claws on furniture.

An animal with neatly trimmed nails will continue to do what they do but the chances of damage to valuable furniture will be lessened considerably. The other problem with leaving nails unclipped is they can curl back and actually grow back into the animal’s skin. This can mean expensive vet bills to correct the damage done.

What we’re suggesting is overcome the fear of clipping nails yourself and invest in a set of pet nail clippers for just a fraction of this cost.

How To Clip Your Pet’s Nails

Before you attempt to clip your pet’s nails for the first time you need to understand the mechanics of an animals nails.

The biggest concern is causing your pet any pain. Done right this will not be an issue. Pain is caused when you cut back too far and cause damage to the quick. The quick is a blood vessel within the animals nail which will bleed when cut and cause the pet some distress.

This then leads to what is known as a “punch drunk” phase which basically means anytime the animal sees you produce a pair of pet nail clippers they are going to associate it with pain and be more reluctant to have their nails trimmed.

It’s similar to going to the dentist and having regular work performed on your teeth and experiencing pain. After awhile, you’re going to approach each trip to the dentist with a little trepidation because you’ll associate it with pain.

However, you can avoid this by using some commonsense and approaching each session with care. The best way to understand how to use pets nail clippers is visiting your vet and asking them to show you how the process is done.

They are usually very accommodating in this area because it’s a chore they could easily do without and most will be happy to show you how. And the best part is, it’s not very hard to do.

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