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Puppy-Pedi

After working in the garden all day I decided to sit down and put my feet up, little Logan came over to help ease my sore body and feet!
… and I promise… it was not due to smelly feet!

Don’t forget the cute-icles, Logan!

A Sheltie’s favorite place to hide…

We have this category here at Sheltie Nation called “Security by Sheltie”. But poor little Sadie gives new meaning to the category. Fireworks scare her…but she feels safe between her human’s feet!Thanks to Nancy!

Don’t touch my feet!

Oh, my Shelties love this game too!

Shelties are generally a very gentle breed when it comes to their mouth. You can play fun little tickle games like this & as Lady demonstrates, is very ….”ladylike”. :)Thanks to Joy!

Those Sheltie feet!

I suppose everyone has their own pet peeves about how a Sheltie should look. But I am here to tell you about one of mine.

The feet seem to be the one area of a Sheltie that just gets overlooked. Not only is it an eyesore on such a beautiful animal…but it is bad for their feet and legs. Badfoot1 This foot isn’t as bad as some, but a good trimming is in order.This poor dog will have foot problems if his nails are left unclipped. The longer the nails get, the farther back on the paw the dog has to walk, putting added strain on their tendons.Hair is overgrown. Snow, rocks, mud and ice will all stick to this dogs furry feet. Badfeet4 Ahhhh, much better…nails & fur trimmed up around and under the paws.

By keeping the nails and fur short, your Sheltie will be much happier and healthier…and doesn’t it look so much better? Now get out there & trim those Sheltie feet!

Check out http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/dog_nails.aspfor a detailed explanation of how to cut a dog’s nails. It has some great photos, but you are on your own with trimming the hair. ;)

Courtesy of the Central IL Sheltie Rescue

Thanks to Gina & the Pet Connection Blog for the tipoff to the Washington State University website.

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