We recommend removing the grips before nail trims and replacing them after. There are several benefits to this:
- Because the nail grows from the nail bed rather than the tip, you will not be able to trim them without pushing the ToeGrips® dog nail grips up the nails. Pulling the ToeGrips® dog nail grips back down into the GripZoneTM after the nail trim is much more challenging than working them into proper position when applying.
- Sometimes trimming the nail through the grip results in a hook at the bottom of the nail that prevents the ToeGrip® dog nail grip from resting in the GripZoneTM and/or keeps the material from hitting the floor before the nails, which is what enables traction.
When you replace the ToeGrips® dog nail grips after a nail trim, you can rotate them—putting a “fresh” section in the GripZoneTM. Doing this will make your dog’s ToeGrips last longer!
How do I remove them?
Hi Lisa,
To remove ToeGrips, you stabilize the toe and slowly work the sides down with your fingernail. Alternate sides as you try to roll/slide the grips down off the tip of the nail. Here is a link to a video that may offer additional insight: How to remove ToeGrips
You can always reach out to our customer care team at [email protected] or via text at (843)781-7430 should you need more personalized assistance. Thank you for reaching out!
What if they are glued on?
Hi Ashlee,
This is a great question! The process of removing ToeGrips that have been glued on is about the same as for those applied without glue. Here is a link to our page that discusses all aspects of using glue with ToeGrips (the 3rd video down is what you are looking for): https://toegrips.com/how-to-glue/
Thank you for bringing up this important topic and I hope this will help. If you have any other questions or concerns don’t hesitate to reach out to our expert customer care team at: [email protected]