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overdramatic dog faints while a lady tries to cut its nail (Original Post) catbyte Apr 2021 OP
Too funny! Bayard Apr 2021 #1
It's very funny...but way preferable to fighting over it, like our Cairn makes us do. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #2
Awesome! silverweb Apr 2021 #3
Took mine (15 yo cat) to the vet yesterday for her pedicure. Fla Dem Apr 2021 #5
I feel your pain. silverweb Apr 2021 #8
Lol, not sure I could handle 3. You're a good and brave person! Fla Dem Apr 2021 #9
Glad it all worked out! silverweb Apr 2021 #10
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd... keep cutting. keithbvadu2 Apr 2021 #4
Seriously! Pup gave her the best position to do the clipping. Fla Dem Apr 2021 #6
LOL. Ever trimmed guinea pig nails? Delarage Apr 2021 #7
I wish my cat would do that. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #11

Bayard

(21,805 posts)
1. Too funny!
Fri Apr 9, 2021, 11:27 PM
Apr 2021

Looks like it makes the job a lot easier though......wonder if I could get my crew to do that?

BobTheSubgenius

(11,535 posts)
2. It's very funny...but way preferable to fighting over it, like our Cairn makes us do.
Sat Apr 10, 2021, 12:23 AM
Apr 2021

I used to keep his nails trimmed by running him on the tennis court, chasing his ball. Now that he's 13, he's not so keen on running so his nails grow.

He's getting to be an expensive dog. I wish he'd just faint and make things easy sometimes.

Fla Dem

(23,351 posts)
5. Took mine (15 yo cat) to the vet yesterday for her pedicure.
Sat Apr 10, 2021, 10:27 AM
Apr 2021

She howled all the way there and all the way home. It a very traumatic day for both of us. I was wiped out by the time we got home.

Once she calmed down, she slept the rest of the day. Unfortunately, I didn't have that option.

silverweb

(16,402 posts)
8. I feel your pain.
Sat Apr 10, 2021, 11:07 AM
Apr 2021

I've got three and the oldest (13) is the absolute worst about getting her nails trimmed. She fights like a maniac and even bit me once. The others don't like it, but don't give me nearly such a hard time. In either case, I need another person to help.

I hope you finally got to rest and recuperate!

Fla Dem

(23,351 posts)
9. Lol, not sure I could handle 3. You're a good and brave person!
Sat Apr 10, 2021, 12:01 PM
Apr 2021

I used to be able to at least do her front paws in between taking her to the vet. Wrapped her up in a beach towel. But now my hands get too shaky and I'm afraid I'll clip her toe. So it's off to the vet.

And yes, got a good night sleep!!

Delarage

(2,182 posts)
7. LOL. Ever trimmed guinea pig nails?
Sat Apr 10, 2021, 11:01 AM
Apr 2021

I took part in that process one time

It took 4 people. Someone to hold the guinea pig, someone to operate the clippers, and two people to provide emotional/moral support and/or backup to the other 2. But we got it done

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