Quick tip: Try treats for nail trims

When this precious pooch visited Cary Street Veterinary Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, the veterinary team reached into their toolbox of low-stress handling techniques to tackle (dum, dum, dum) the dreaded nail trim. 

"Feeding treats while getting her nails trimmed kept this 13-week-old puppy still and happy for this procedure," said Marian Paulachak, a veterinary assistant and social media manager. 

To perform the technique, one team member distracted the eager pup with tasty treats while a second team member tackled the toenail trim. 

Note: It can work on older pets, too! Here, two team members at Bigger Road Veterinary Center in Springboro, Ohio, treat a happy pooch while trimming nails. What used to be a scary procedure for this pet is now a tasty experience.