Guest DoofBert Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 A friend who has adopted a 6 year old from the shelter (non grey) said her vet wanted to do a procedure to 'shorten the quick' on Roxie's nails. Was wondering if you have heard of this procedure and what it entails. The only thing I can think of is they intentionally cut the nails too short and keep the feet bandaged for a few days till thing heals over. What are other suggestions to shorten the quick? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) What you're imagining is exactly what they're talking about. They'll cut the nails back, intentionally cutting back the quick, and maybe cauterize it so it doesn't bleed too much. The feet will be sore for a few days, but will be worth it in the long run if the nails had become terribly FAR overgrown. The only other way to shorten the quick is with frequent gradual nail trimming or filing. This takes a LOT of time, and again, if the nails have been neglected for far too long, it might be better to just have them quicked. Edited July 9, 2009 by ZoomDoggy Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest littlesyd85 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 A lot of times they will do it when the dog is under for another reason. You should be careful though because my mom had it done to her Doberman and they did it so incredibly short that the nails actually fell off and the were infected and the poor girl just kept licking them because it bothered her so much. If she decides to do it she should be very specific to the vet about how short they can go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I know I'm a woos, but I would never have them do that unless the dog is under Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I'd never have that done - it must hurt like hell. Even if they do it under anaesthetic it must be extremely sore once they come round. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I'd never have that done - it must hurt like hell. Even if they do it under anaesthetic it must be extremely sore once they come round. I've kinda wondered about that. I accidentally quicked Atty a few weeks ago-she gave a yelp, then bled like a s.o.b until I put some steptic powder on it. Then it never seemed to bother her again at all. But of course made me even more a nervous wreck about ding nails. Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Goldie has had that done a few times. SHE WILL NOT let us TOUCH her feet, and, even with a muzzle, she attacks! Anyway, the vets did it under sedation, but didn't cut the nails WAY back. They did use QuikStop on them, though. They need it again, but she is almost nine, and I HATE sedating her. I agree with some of the others, I wouldn't have nails cut TOO far back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 We had Gee's done when she had a dental. She came with them very long, and she has one that grows faster and longer than all the others. Even bandaged, she managed to get one infected so you really have to watch the feet for about a week or so. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest budsmom Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 I don't think any reputable vet would do it unless the animal is sedated. I've heard of this, too, usually in cases where the nails have been severely neglected for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DoofBert Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Oh yeah, this vet was talking under anesthesia... I just never heard of this procedure before.... My personal vet doesn't do this... he advocates the diligent nail clipping... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lflaherty45 Posted July 9, 2009 Share Posted July 9, 2009 Unless the nails were very, very long ths is somthing I wouldn't do. Although I know some of the rescue dogs have been so neglected that is the only way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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