

Human: How often should I trim a dogs toenails?

Assistant: Well, for most dogs, once a month should be fine.  I’ll check with our veterinary physician just to be sure.  (Goes off to consult with an online Veterinarian)

Human: How do I safely trim a dogs nails?

Assistant: 
Well, you could use a traditional nail clipper.  Here’s how it’s done:
It’s probably best to use a method of trimming nails that’s been designed for dogs, or at least one that’s similar.  Most nail trimmers meant for humans are too large and would hurt your dog.  I’ll ask the veterinarian, but I think this article may be a good starting place: