You should never even come close to the living tissue part of the claw, as cutting it will cause an extremely painful injury to your dog. You’ll see bleeding and a wound that could lead to further complications.

You can start by cutting slowly, one millimeter at a time. When you notice that a pink or gray oval begins to appear on the surface of the nail, that’s where you should stop: this is a sign that you’re getting close to the living tissue.

If your dog’s nails are dark and this prevents you from seeing where the living tissue starts and the nail ends, it’s better to go to a professional and let them do the work for you. You can cut slowly until you see a black spot in the middle of the nail, but this is a risky practice. A veterinarian or dog groomer will be more effective in this case.

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