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Post by Linda Atha & Dr. Zoe Forward Yes, your pet’s nails need to be trimmed. If your dog’s nails get too long, they can break, which is painful and may lead to an infection. Long nails can cause an irregular gait. Over time this can lead to skeletal damage. Despite its importance, you may discover you can’t trim your dog’s nails either because your dog won’t let you or you are worried you’ll trim the nails too short and the nail will bleed. We understand!   But nail trimming doesn't need to be a stressful chore. You can make nail trimming a pleasant part of your dog’s life. Why do some dogs dislike nail trims? Some dogs don’t like the sensation of people handling their paws. Maybe the paws are ticklish or ultra-sensitive. Cutting the nails can cause discomfort if the tool you use is dull or inadequate for the nail you’re trying to trim. Dull nail cutters or ones that are too small for your dog’s nails might squeeze or slightly twist the nail. This hurts. Some dogs remember ...

Guest Post by Linda Atha This past week has been very hard for me.   I have a 13 year-old Miniature Schnauzer who has been very healthy….until now.   She recently started drinking a lot of water and having urine accidents in the house. I woke one morning and noticed she was bumping into things and acting like she couldn’t see.   After taking her to Carolina Pets Animal Hospital for a full work up and blood work, my veterinarian came to the conclusion she has sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS). She had all the symptoms: increased weight, weeks of increased drinking, and overnight blindness.   The bad news: It’s retinal degeneration. There’s no cure. With assistance from the wonderful veterinarians at Carolina Pets Animal Hospital, we are helping my girl adjust to sudden blindness. If you’re dog experiences sudden blindness here are a few websites that I found to be useful resources: What to Expect When Your Dog Goes Blind Blinddogs.net (Tips to Help...