Sneaky pedicure! (with pics)

Ok, I admit it. I was really worried about attempting to do my puppy's nails and trim the hair around her pads. I had bad experiences before with our wonderful lab chow mix when I accidently cut too deep and just could not bear the thought of hurting her. I also felt like this was something really should be able to do since I can't always run somewhere to have it done.

I waited until my little darling Lucy was fast asleep. Then I grabbed the baby nail clippers (possibly the sharpest things on earth next to Lucy's teeth!) and some lititle sissors I found that have rounded ends. Great for not poking her with sharp ends. I think they may be nose hair sissors and have NO idea where they came from!

While she was laying on my bed, I was able to do each foot. She twitched her foot a time or two in her sleep but didn't wake up. I must admit it was super easy seeing her quick in her little white nails and avoid it. I also filed the rough edges a bit so they wouldn't scratch.

Now Miss Lucy can be the bell at the ball! And I am not nearly so nervous about attempting it next time while she's awake.

You know they do pick up on your moods, so I plan on doing some deep breathing relaxing exercises before I do it with her awake! AND LOTS OF TREATS! She is actually wonderful about letting my play with her toes and toenails, so maybe it won't be the struggle I am anticipating.

This page showing proper pad trimming is from "The New Complete Pembroke Welsh Corgi" by Deborah S. Harper.

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Comment by Charlie on June 3, 2008 at 11:37pm: I found some Revlon brand men's nose and ear hair scissors at Big Lots for a couple of bucks. They work great on the fur between the paw pads, and I like the rounded tips on the scissors just in case Charlie were to jump or twitch, I can't poke him. He doesn't mind having the fur trimmed. He does still get a bit antsy with the nail clipping, but he'll endure it for a few yummy treats.

Comment by Megan and Penelope on June 1, 2008 at 11:06am: ok, that sounds like something Penelope needs!

Comment by Bridget on June 1, 2008 at 8:16am: Lola is a smart girl! Thinking to tuck her feet under, man.

I did trim the hair between the pads even with the top of pad, not down in between. Lucy's hair there was getting really long there and was starting to look like a beard! It was kind of laying over the pad it was so long, so I trimmed it to where I could see the little pad again.

Comment by Stephanie & Lola on May 31, 2008 at 10:46pm: Thats a cute story! When I tried that with Lola I got the nail clippers ready and quietly sat down and I got maybe 2 inches away from her paw and she tucked all 4 paws underneath her body lol

Comment by James on May 31, 2008 at 10:32pm: I still havent managed to get cheez-its myself!

Comment by Megan and Penelope on May 31, 2008 at 10:19pm: how did you actually trim the hair, it's the hair underneath in b/w the paw pads, right? b/c Penelope's hair looks pretty long there.

Comment by Danielle_RN on May 31, 2008 at 9:41pm: I'm glad it went so well. Kara needs a trim, but I have been too scared to try it. Maybe I will give it a shot, and channel some of your positive energy LOL. If I chicken out I will have the vet do it when we go next week for her Rabies shot.