How Often Should You Trim Your Dog’s Nails?
Why Nail Care Matters
Keeping your dog’s nails trimmed isn’t just about looks it’s about comfort and health. Overgrown nails can cause pain, make walking uncomfortable, and even affect joint alignment. Many pet parents aren’t sure how often their dog’s nails should be trimmed, and waiting too long can lead to problems.
At Gen B Happy Paws, I offer gentle, stress-free nail trimming services for dogs throughout Winchester, Menifee, Sun City, and Murrieta, CA.
How Often Should You Trim Your Dog’s Nails?
Most dogs need their nails trimmed every 3 to 4 weeks, but it depends on:
🐕 Activity level: Dogs who walk on concrete may naturally wear their nails down.
🐾 Breed and size: Smaller or less active dogs may need trims more often.
🐾 Paw health: Nail growth rate varies based on diet and genetics.
Time to trim?
If you can hear nails clicking on the floor or see them touching the ground, it’s time for a trim!
Signs Your Pet’s Nails Are Too Long
You can hear them tapping on hard floors
Nails begin to curl especially dew claws which can catch on furniture, blankets, or even skin and cause painful injuries
Toes start to splay or twist outward
Your dog slips or struggles to walk on smooth floors
You notice redness or swelling around the nail bed
Why Professional Nail Trimming Is Safer
Trimming nails too short can hurt and cause bleeding. I use calming techniques and proper grooming tools to trim nails safely and efficiently. Your pet stays relaxed and comfortable from start to finish no stress, no fuss, just happy paws.
Gen B Happy Paws offerS nail trim appointments or you can add nail cutting to any grooming or bath session.
📍 Available in Winchester, Menifee, Sun City & Murrieta, CA
