My new dog has long nails. Can Petco trim them and advise on spay?

Any Petsmart or Petco groomer should be able to cut Brooklyn's nails. You can also go to your vet's office and they can actually show you how to trim her nails. I would just call prior to make sure they have time today, since they may not take walk in nail trims. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Spock and his owner. It is very nice of you to look after him. You can trim his nails. Just be careful to avoid the vessel in the nail. Start off with only a little at a time. Sometimes if the nail are white you can see where the vessel is. Unfortunately if they are black it will be harder. You can have flour on hand to put on the nail if it starts to bleed. The back nails tend to get nicked easier. If you are worried most Vets will have the technicians do the nails for cheaper if Spock is a client. So if you know his Vet's number you can call and see if that is an option. Good luck and I hope this helps!

The local Petco can likely handle both. You can use the link below to find the nearest one as well as the dates and times for a Vaccination /Microchip Clinic. If the offer grooming services, the nail trim can be done as long as Roscoe can be restrained safely. https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/clinic-locations-and-schedules/

If the local Petco offers grooming services, you can have them clip your pet's nails. use the link below to find the nearest one. https://www.petco.com/shop/PetcoStoreLocatorDisplayView?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1

Yes, she is old enough to get spayed (the operation to keep her from getting pregnant) and now is a good time to do it. You will have to call and make an appointment for a health exam first - where the vet will make sure she is healthy prior to having the operation. The Petco veterinary offices do accept insurance and depending on the plan, it might help cover most of the costs. Check with your insurance provider first though. Below is a link to help you find a vet in your area. https://www.vetcoclinics.com/services-and-clinics/clinic-locations-and-schedules/?zip=06106 I hope that helps and all is well with Katya.

Hello, and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The average dog needs their nails cut every 4-8 weeks. If the nails are clear, you can see how much nail extends beyond the pink "quick" - the triangular shaped blood supply that comes from the base of the nail. If the nail is longer than about a cm beyond the quick, it's ready to be cut back. If the nails are starting to get more of a point or tapered edge at the tip, then they're getting too long. However, this quick grows with the nail - so the longer the nails get, the less you will be able to cut them back. When in doubt, cut the nails once a month - and over time you'll get a feel for your specific dog's needs and if you can spread those nail trims out a bit. Hope this helps!

Some Petco locations have a full-service veterinary clinic inside them which can do neuters (like a Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach clinic or Thrive vet clinic). Petco locations that use Vetco do not do surgery (neutering).