How do you trim overgrown paw pads?

Using clippers, trim the front and top of the paw to shorten the fur to the length you would like it to be. With scissors, trim any excess long fur or stray hairs on the top of the paw. Hold your scissors flat against your dog's paw pads and trim any excess fur that is longer than the pads themselves. You can separate the paw pads with your fingers to get the scissors in between these areas. Be very careful not to cut your dog's skin or paw pads. You will need to point the scissors downward in towards the paw pad rather than keeping it parallel. With your clippers or scissors, carefully trim the excess fur hanging over the edges of the paw. You'll want this edge to be a nice clean cut. Use a clipper blade for paw pads and with a scooping motion, clip the fur located between the paw pads. Create a clean cut along the top and bottom of the paw by using clippers to clip the excess fur. Clip the overgrown fur around the paw along the floor line.

The hair around the paw pads is visibly long and overgrown. Trimming the hair helps to prevent discomfort, irritation, and even infection. Trimming the hair can improve your dog's traction and prevent accidents. Typically, it can take anywhere from a few minutes to 5-10 minutes dependent on how overgrown the fur is. Our expert clinicians can help identify when trimming is necessary and will provide gentle and precise trimming to prevent overgrown nails, matting, and debris collection. Trimming the hair can prevent matting and ensure your dog is comfortable and mobile.