Got to take Rolo to vets tomorrow, couldnt get a time today that we could do, it isnt life threatening, but he has split his right foot right front nail about halfway down so thought best get the vets advice as it is the first time we have dealt with anything like it.

Will get a clearer picture of exactly what length his claws should be, cos something i have no experience of is what is the right length of claw ideally, i could what out what is stupidly long but not what might be a little long, so may learn something useful too!

May as well book an open slot monthly, cos it looks like for one or the other we are going to need it!

He is limping slightly and so it is obviously aggravating, there is no blood and his foot isnt swollen so going down tomorrow morning with him for them to take a look.

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If this is your first dealing with nail problems seek vet guidance but ask to be shown how to do it yourself.

Difficult to advise without a picture but from what you say it sounds like the nail is too long and has broken under stress. It would not happen to our dogs but if I were carrying out doggie first aid I would clip short and use super glue to hold the nail together while filing the edges - then monitor and re glue as the nail grows out. Super-glue is not waterproof.

Too long.....


Cut back in stages over a few weeks.....

I find this style easiest to use.....

Hi! Yes best to go to the vet as split claws are a nightmare....he may need to have the claw removed to avoid it splitting more, especially as it is hurting him.

As for cutting claws, its easy with the white claws ad you can see the pinkiness of the flesh inside, so you want to cut a little way away from that. With the dark claws its harder...as a general rule you just cut the part of the nail that is hollow...the very tip. Better to trim very small amounts regularly than risk cutting too close and injuring your dog!