Question:
When we try to clip our basset hound's nails he goes nuts. You touch his paws and he bites. What can we do to get him to calm down and let us cut his nails? Please, don't no what to do.
- Elizabeth
Answer:
Elizabeth,
The only way that I know of to desensitize a dog to a nail trim would be to gradually get him used to having his feet and nails touched by doing it in small amounts and giving him treats as long as he is not "going nuts" or biting. If he begins this behavior, you should stop immediately and isolate him. Some animals will never allow it and require a tranquilizer in order to get the job done. These can be prescribed by your veterinarian.
Good luck and be careful!
Sara F. Jennen DVM
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Dr. Sarah Jennen graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine with her B.S. and D.V.M. in 1994. She was born in and raised in Arkansas, and currently owns a practice in Cabot.
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