I have the same problem, Alice. I have a 7 yr old mix (Besingi/Lab). His nails grow faster than mine, are black and very thick. When you try to touch them , he snaps at us. He takes Benedryl for his allergies, so that will not work on him either.

Is there a safe natural sedative for dogs to keep him calm during clippings? I don't like to take him to the vet because they have to put him to sleep , he gets so rowdy at their office. I know people can take Valerian root. Will this work or is there something else?

Asked by Quincee on February 13, 2010 at 11:17pm - (1 answer)

i just wanna know why my baby hair now getting worst n worst, i mean totally curdle. i help him shower everyday... how to make my baby hair smooth as last time? im felt so sorry that my bad english... pls someone help my baby out...

Asked by richard kum on February 2, 2010 at 6:26am - (5 answers)

I have a little over 1 year old puppy - a lab/aussie mix - who has just recently decided that she doesn't want her nails to be clipped. I have taken her in before and she didn't mind it; I play with her feet all the time and she's fine ...

but a couple of months ago she wouldn't allow the vet techs to clip her nails, let alone issue her shots. The vet even told me that she was so much of a problem, they might have to sedate her next time she comes in. Is there something I can give her to mellow her out before the vet that is cheaper than sedation? Benadril doesn't work for her anymore so that's out. Thank you for all your help. She's a crazy dog, but I love her.

Asked by RadleyAlice on January 19, 2010 at 11:06pm - (3 answers)

Anal Glands? (yes we have to talk about this)

My Gypsy dog (Beagle) is constantly going to the vet to have her anal glands squeezed. $30.00 a visit. This can be almost twice a month. I have heard that if the dog has more fiber in their diet they wouldn't need to have their glands emptied , at least to lessen the visits to the vet. Gypsy's glands fill up and can make her very uncomfortable. My Vet says that if we want we could have the glands removed. But unless they become infected I would really not do that to her. I attempted to empty them once myself but I ended up just hurting her, so I will only take her to the vet. But if there is another way I'm game to try it.

Asked by Bloodstone on December 30, 2009 at 5:51pm - (3 answers)

Does your groomer do anything that annoys you?

As a groomer i ask this question to see if i do anything my customers don't like that they don't tell me about. Also at the same time if something your groomer does annoys you but they do it for a particular reason maybe i can help tell you why :).

Asked by Angel-D on November 13, 2009 at 7:46am - (0 answers)

Nail cutting?

i have a 2.5 lbs chi. she is very shy and she will not let us cut her nail we have to bring her to the vet and put her under gas so they can be cut, anyone know a better idea how i can cut her nail without stressing her out too much?? i've try everything ..

Asked by 4toomany on October 11, 2009 at 10:06am - (9 answers)