Step 2 of 14 · Nail Trim Without a Wrestling Match
Styptic, treats, and the rule on the tin
Styptic, treats, and the rule on the tin — step 2 of 14 in Nail Trim Without a Wrestling Match. Open the Kwik Stop. Practice dipping a cotton bud so you are not reading the label with a bleeding dewclaw.
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Open the Kwik Stop. Practice dipping a cotton bud so you are not reading the label with a bleeding dewclaw. Cornstarch can slow a seep; it is not as reliable as styptic. Portion 40 pea-size treats before you start so you are not rummaging in the fridge with a paw in your lap.
Write on the tin: stop if they freeze, whale-eye, or snap — not after the third missed cut. Write the clinic number. You are not pinning a fighting animal to 'get it over with'. That is how people get bitten and how dogs learn that hands on paws mean a brawl. The kit is complete when treats, styptic, tool, towel, and a 3-minute timer are in one box.
You'll need
- Clippers snip clean or grinder charged with guard on
- Styptic tin opened and labeled with clinic number
- 40 pea-size treats portioned before the dog enters the room
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