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As a rule of thumb, when should a dog's nails be trimmed, per the ASPCA?

When they just about touch the ground as he walks.

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  1. Only when they bleed
  2. Once a year no matter what
  3. When they just about touch the ground as he walks ✔

Why: Long nails click on floors and can catch on things. Trim a little at a time and stop when a small circle shows on the cut surface.

Huh, didn't know that: The quick is a vein that runs into the nail, says the ASPCA.

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Answer: When they just about touch the ground as he walks. Long nails click on floors and can catch on things. Trim a little at a time and stop when a small circle shows on the cut surface.

  1. ASPCA, Dog Grooming Tips www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/dog-grooming-tips
    a dog's nails should be trimmed when they just about touch the ground when he or she walks
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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