Which action should be taken regarding the Cocker Spaniel's paw pads for a pet trim?

Which action should be taken regarding the Cocker Spaniel's paw pads for a pet trim?

• A. Clip the paw pads
• B. Clip nails
• C. Wipe muzzle
• D. Trim whiskers

Answer: (A)

When grooming a Cocker Spaniel, the paw area is cared for by trimming the fur around the paw pads and keeping the nails short. The paw pads themselves should not be clipped because they are the dog’s protective skin on the bottom of the feet; cutting them can cause pain, bleeding, and loss of traction. Instead, focus on trimming the nails to a comfortable length and tidying the hair between the toes to prevent matting and debris buildup. Wiping the muzzle or trimming whiskers aren’t part of paw pad care in a standard trim, so they’re not the steps you’d take for paw pad maintenance.

When grooming a Cocker Spaniel, the paw area is cared for by trimming the fur around the paw pads and keeping the nails short. The paw pads themselves should not be clipped because they are the dog’s protective skin on the bottom of the feet; cutting them can cause pain, bleeding, and loss of traction. Instead, focus on trimming the nails to a comfortable length and tidying the hair between the toes to prevent matting and debris buildup. Wiping the muzzle or trimming whiskers aren’t part of paw pad care in a standard trim, so they’re not the steps you’d take for paw pad maintenance.