Nails

Nails need to be inspected each day. I use to hate cutting nails and always had the fear of cutting them to short and causing a bleed. All of our Dutch Shepherds have black nails so you can not see the quick (vein). I have found the best way to cut these black nails is a little at a time. Cut a little and inspect it and so on until you see the tip of the quick. As you keep the nails cut, the quick will retract further up in the nail. I always have styptic powder on hand just in case I cause a bleed. Keeping the dogs nails trimmed also helps them with balance and comfort while running and walking. When you hear clicking while the dog is walking then it is time to trim them!