Labrador nails too long

How to Know When Your Labrador's Nails Are Too Long

According to the ASPCA, your dog's nails are too long when they're about to touch the ground when it's walking around.

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So if you can hear the nails "clicking" around on a hard floor, it's time for a nail trim.

If your lab is more of a homebody or only plays in the grass, her nails may grow out more quickly than a dog that takes its walks on city streets and sidewalks.

You should check your lab's dewclaws regularly to make sure they haven't grown too long.

Do this every time you bathe them, so every 1-2 months, at an absolute minimum. Because the dewclaws don't get as much action as the others and aren't usually in contact with the ground, they are more prone to growing out excessively or even becoming ingrown.

The dewclaw can also get snagged or broken off if it's not trimmed appropriately, which can be painful for your pup.

Why Trim a Dog's Nails?

Long nails can be uncomfortable for your dog to walk on.