Soft Claws

Sammy has really soft claws and as we have a concrete driveway in the yard they are worn down too far. A couple of days ago he was playing with the kids and a couple of his claws started to bleed. When I checked them they appear to be worn down too far. I spoke with the vet about this and the only advice was that the bleeding would stop on it's own which it did but now we have a situation where Sammy running means that he ends up with a claw bleeding again so he is now being confined to inside except for toileting. I did a search on this and found the posts on how to stop the bleeding which is a huge help but does anyone know how I can strengthen his claws so this doesn't happen again.
Respond to this topic here on forum.oes.org  
I would imagine there should be some sort of dietary supplement that can help with nail growth... Hopefully someone can think of it for you, otherwise check at your petfood store. It is winter, so I imagine that like people claw and hair growth is slowed down during the winter, so it may just be taking a little longer then it normally would for them to grow back. Till then, you could also try dog boots, so he doesn't get a chance to scrape his claws down to the quick (blood vein in each nail) I know there is a website that sells them...

Karen :)
You may also want to look into those doggie boots to give him a little more protection.
Thanks everyone
I'm going into town today so I will check out the petshop and the other vets for some boots, our vet doesn't have any.
I have seen in many pet cataloges these tips you can put over their
nails. I know, sounds really odd, but easier than putting boots on every
time your dog goes onto a rough surface, which mine would not stand!
They look to be rubber or plastic of some sort, and fairly easy to do.
Just a thought... it may at least allow the dogs nails to grow out a bit.
They seem kinda inexpensive anyway. May be just what you need-
good luck. They come in colors too - including black, white and clear.
Here is a link, just so you can see - many other places have them:
http://www.petedge.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=3178&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=12&iSubCat=177&iSubSubCat=184&iProductID=3178
(Sorry guys, I don't know how to shorten that! :oops: )


Shellie
Didn't find exactly what you're looking for? Search again here:
Custom Search
Counter

[Home] [Get A Sheepdog] [Community] [Memories]
[OES Links] [OES Photos] [Grooming] [Merchandise] [Search]

Identifying Ticks info Greenies Info Interceptor info Glucosamine Info
Rimadyl info Heartgard info ProHeart Info Frontline info
Revolution Info Dog Allergies info Heartworm info Dog Wormer info
Pet Insurance info Dog Supplements info Vitamins Info Bach's Rescue Remedy
Dog Bite info Dog Aggression info Boarding Kennel info Pet Sitting Info
Dog Smells Pet Smells Get Rid of Fleas Hip Displasia info
Diarrhea Info Diarrhea Rice Water AIHA Info
Sheepdog Grooming Grooming-Supplies Oster A5 info Slicker Brush info
Dog Listener Dog's Mind Dog Whisperer

Please contact our Webmaster with questions or comments.
  Please read our PRIVACY statement and Terms of Use

 

Copyright 2000 - 2012 by OES.org. All rights reserved.