Things You'll Need
- Nail clippers
- Styptic powder or cornstarch
- Sterile bandages
Instructions
Kneel down on the ground and gently roll the dog onto its side. Once in this position, maneuver your body above the dog, then pet the dog while occasionally touching its paws.
Hold a pair of nail clippers designed for dogs in your predominant hand; lift your dog's paw with your other hand. Pull the dew claw slightly away from the paw to gain more access to it.
Snip the tip of the dew claw, being careful not to cut the quick--the inner part of the nail that contains blood vessels.