Most pets need a trim every one to four weeks or when nails touch the floor.

The quick is the live tissue inside the nail. Take tiny cuts. In light nails stop before the pink center. In dark nails watch for a chalky ring then a small dark dot.

Stay calm. Apply styptic powder and gentle pressure for a minute. If bleeding continues or the nail splits contact your vet.

Small suits cats puppies toy and small dogs. Large suits medium and large dogs with thicker nails.

Yes use the small size. Make very small cuts and reward often.

Yes use seventy percent alcohol or a pet safe disinfectant. Dry at once to protect the steel.

Yes support the toe well and trim in tiny steps.

Usually dull blades or removing too much at once. Replace the tool if edges are nicked and take smaller cuts.

Build comfort in steps. Show the clipper then reward. Touch paw then reward. Clip one nail only and stop. Repeat daily until relaxed.

If nails are very long or curling into pads if the nail is split or infected or if your pet is highly stressed during trims.