This DIY nail trimming hack consists of two key items ... and the second is protecting your dog's paw pads. Sandpaper grit ...

Routine trimming prevents nails from curling and growing into the paw pads, a painful and potentially dangerous condition. Additionally, dogs with shorter nails are less likely to scratch wood ...

In many cases, felines don't require the same level of attention as dogs when it comes to ... start to curl back towards the paw pads, it is time for a trim," says Nita Vasudevan, DVM, veterinary ...

A cat's claws grow continuously, just like people's and dogs' nails. If allowed to grow ... all the way around and actually penetrates the paw pad," said Dr. Irit Grader, DVM, assistant professor ...