nails too short

can they be too short. toby has lots of walks so never needs his nails cut. was wondering if they can ware down too much to the point that they become painful.

not really no, the quick naturally recedes as the nails are worn away, as long as the quick isn't exposed then they are fine

When the nails grow so does the quick (Painful bit) and the same applies when they are grinded down the quick shrinks so can never see you getting to the point of it becomming painful

as long as they arnt bleading, sore or exposing the quick they are okay

thanks guys. never new that part was called the quick. you do learn something new every day on the staffy forum

I'm lucky cos I have a really bad memory so I get to learn it all again tomorrow

ive never cut lexis nails and they are nice and short but have never been too short by the way of there has never been any blood or pain

Lola and Chloe's claws are quite long, looking at them this morning - about a quarter of an inch protruding. Is that too much? They're aren't half sharp when I get an accidental face paw! They usually run only in wood/beach/field although to get there there's a bit of pavement walking but not much. I'd never thought of clipping them. I don't think I would dare though, I think I'll ask the vet if he thinks they need clipping.

I've never clipped darcy's and they're fine, the vet has done her dew claws though, I'd be terrified of cutting the quick great advice above

Just take a little bit off at a time. I love the white nails as you can see the quick on them  
I do both walking on paths and fields/woods so Blues files themselves down

Chiquitos nails wear down through walking ... which is good, as they are black and I am not willing to cut them!! The vet does his dew claws as needed each time I go in

Apart from her dew claws I have never trimmed Moo's they wear themselves down on the pavement