RE: [Chihuahuas] Toe Nail Help

2006-02-01 Thread nonnie
Title: Message have you thought about using a dremmel.  Easier than clipping and my dogs don't mind it as much as clipping.   Nonnie & the Punk &D arla -Original Message-From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of chattySent: Wednesday, Februa

Re: [Chihuahuas] Toe Nail Help

2006-02-01 Thread chatty
Have you tried a file? I can't trim my own pets nails, but I used to use a metal nail file to rasp them down a little. It's not the worst thing. They don't freak - I don't freak - it's just sort of slow. Serious nail trimming for mine was done at the vets office. (except for my last rabbit - they d

Re: [Chihuahuas] Toe Nail Help

2006-02-01 Thread Kay Lewis
Marty, We have to take Allay to the Vet's and believe me, they can do it.  First off they know how to hold them, Second there are usually two or three of them around so that if more hands are needed to hold they are there... Third and if necessary they do have the means to restrain them if a

Re: [Chihuahuas] Toe Nail Help

2006-02-01 Thread kaaterwaul
I am always impressed that people cut their pets toe nails.  Seriously!  I was a vet tech for a couple years and i would cut every creature imaginable's toe nails, but I have never been able to do my own pets.  I'm a wimp.  My brother does Sophie's nails, and if I don't see him, I take her

Re: [Chihuahuas] Toe Nail Help

2006-02-01 Thread Marty Flack
Stevie: I tried the domination thing but it didn't go to well. I am afraid of breaking something. The vet tech is a thought but I don't see any improvement there because if my wife and I can't get her to stay still I don't see them being successful either and I don't want force to the point o

RE: [Chihuahuas] Toe Nail Help

2006-02-01 Thread CB Enterprises
I also have this problem with Bunny , well I did. She would freak out. I eventually had to totally dominate her which I didn't enjoy doing but she just lays there now. I had to basically forcefully make her lay down and keep at it, It took me like 20 minutes until she submitted but I am so

[Chihuahuas] Toe Nail Help

2006-02-01 Thread Marty Flack
Hi Group! As you all know we have 3 Chi's and up until this time I have taken care of the toe nail maintenance for all our babies. Pooh is great, She lays down rolls over on her back Snip Snip and they are done no muss no fuss no bother. Rufus the youngest is about the same except I have to c