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Start grinding Hold the paw firmly and press gently on the toe to pop the nail out. Hold the tool at a 45° angle, rest the paw pad on the guard and touch the nail to the sanding disc. Don’t press down too hard – let the tool do the work for you. Go easy Take regular cuddle breaks – not only will this reassure your pet,

A grooming grinder is a useful pet pedicure tool that leaves pooch nails smooth and rounded it stops the sanding disc from heating up too much. Then reward your dog with praise or treats.

Is that a warm winter coat your pup is wearing, or a sign of too many sneaky table scraps? Dr Fiona Patterson, veterinary advisor at Mars Petcare, suggests looking at these three areas to assess whether your dog is in a healthy weight zone.

2 RIBS “Can you feel the ribs but not see them? That’s ideal.”

Gold Thinker

Ever heard the saying, “Memory like a goldfish” ?

1 WAIST “If you look down in an ‘aerial’ view, can you see that they’ve got a bit of a waist? If they’re really straight along the sides, they may be overweight.”

3 BELLY “Inspect the ‘abdominal tuck’. You want to feel their rib cage taper up to the abdomen. If they’re carrying too much weight, there won’t be an obvious tuck.”

For more dietary advice from Dr Fiona, visit bunnings. com.au/dog-feeding-tips.

In fact, goldfish can remember things for weeks, months and even years!

Source: Live Science** 