If the nails grow too long, many health problems can result, such as bleeding and broken nails and ingrown nails.

Of course, as your dog relies on his paws to function, they have to be kept healthy.

There's an easy way to know if your dog is overdue nail clipping and that is the sound of click-click-click of the nails on hard floors. You can take your dog to a professional groomer for a manicure, or you can do it yourself.

If doing it yourself is your style, remember a couple of vital rules.

Invest in a high quality set of trimmers, and ensure you know exactly where to cut the nail.

Without these you will have a recipe for disaster on your hands.

The quick is the area to watch for when you trim your dog's nails, you should cut below this. It is easy with dogs with transparent or light coloured nails but harder with dark nails so take care!

So you need a high grade nail trimmer next; look no further than the Master Grooming Tools Guillotine Nail Clippers, with fantastic grip and easy-use design. Plus the blades are sharp enough to make easy work of the toughest nail.

Next let's look at the procedure for cutting nails.

The best position is to sit with your dog in your lap taking his paw in your hand.

The nail will extend if you gently push the pad; now you have to try to ascertain where the quick is and below that point start to trim at 45 degrees. Little by little is the key, don't hurry this job.

Once the major clipping has been done, taking care not to trim the nails too short, check the edges for jagged or rough edges and tidy.

Really take care when trimming your pet's nails; imagine how vulnerable you would feel with someone cutting your toenails!

If an accident does happen with the trimmers, reach for Gimborn Kwik Stop Styptic Gel with Benzocaine to stop blood flow.

Master Grooming Tools Guillotine Nail Clippers are excellent tools for either home or professional use.

They are a great investment too as they are designed to last, and perform well with a lifetime guarantee.

A one-off investment that provides both dog and owner with a top rate service and excellent safety and use, Master Grooming Tools Guillotine Nail Clippers are the solution to your nail trimming needs.