Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Is there anything that would help a great danes nails from chipping/cracking?

Some causes of chipping/cracking nails... trimming to often, trimming incorrectly, type of surface the dog walks on,keeping too long or to short, wrong type of trimmer, genetic predisposition, nail color, gait,....





I already know that you feed a high quality food from your other post so it isn't lack of nutrition/vitamins/minerals.Is there anything that would help a great danes nails from chipping/cracking?
When a dog's nails are kept long, they are susceptible to chipping, splitting and cracking. Trim the dogs nails and possible more raod walking ( naturally keeps them short) although that's not a guarantee that the nails will be healthy.


The herb calendula reduces inflammation and helps damaged nails heal. Combine it in an herbal rinse with St. John's Wort, which reduces swelling and helps kill bacteria and fungi.Combine 1 tsp. of each tincture in 1/4 cup of water, rinsing the nails and nail beds once a day.


Use fatty acids in the dog's diet. Giving your pet fatty acids will reduct inflammation and boost his immune system. Also give the dog Zinc.Is there anything that would help a great danes nails from chipping/cracking?
my choc lab has that problem. the vet put her on gelatin capsules to treat the nails. then i have to apply crazy glue like nail polish about once a week to hold them together.
your local groomer has some stuff you can get it like lotion but you put them on the nails....call around vets might have it.
change your food will help, its all in what the dog eats.


i clip my dogs every 3 or 4 months, don't clip for nothing, it's not good.
What are you feeding her? Maybe you should try another brand of food with better ingredients. Food can make a big difference in a dogs nails and over all health
are they really long? if so try clipping or as i prefer dremeling their nails. or you can file them too.

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