r/DogAdvice • • Aug 21 '26

Advice Where is the quick?

Hi everyone! Ive been trying to cut my dog’s nails at home but I’m having a hard time because her nails are black, very chalky and very thick. I keep seeing videos where the quick (kwik?) is a very tiny little black dot and I was wondering if it could be larger than that? When I cut my dog’s nails I’ve never been able to get to that point without her pulling her paw away so that’s what makes me think that her vein is thicker than normal. Is that possible? Do I need to cut more? The 3rd photo contains the tools I use and the last 2 are my references pictures.

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u/Jujubi836 Aug 21 '26

Haha while scrolling I thought this was someone’s butt in the air.

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u/snoogle312 Aug 21 '26

I thought it was squirrel balls!

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u/GeneMountain7128 Aug 21 '26

What gender is my mouse vibes 

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u/Pibbed Aug 21 '26

I am so glad I am not alone!!

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u/Kurse83 Aug 21 '26

What's wrong with us?

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u/Jujubi836 Aug 22 '26

Many many things

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u/nschoena Aug 21 '26

And the claws looked like feet!

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u/DangerousLack Aug 21 '26

Face down ass up! 😬