Quick Tip!

To safely clip your dog’s nails, snip a little at a time, and when the fresh edge starts to look moist, stop—you risk hitting the quick. If the edge appears dry and flaky, you’re in the clear.

Source: Melanie Stoughton, Veterinary Nurse, Boulder’s Natural Animal, Boulder, Colorado

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