Only the tip is dead. Light colored nails are the easiest to trim since the blood vessel can be seen as a pink area coming to a point. Cut the nail just beyond the point where you see the pink end. If you cut into the vessel, it is painful and will bleed. Put a little bit of styptic powder on the nail and it will immediately stop any bleeding.
Black nails are more difficult to trim.
The best rule to follow is to cut the nail just beyond the point where it starts to curve downward. Once you learn how to cut nails, and teach your puppy how to have his nails cut, nail cutting is a very simple procedure, and you will be able to maintain his nails properly. Fleas Fleas are very common external parasites. They are irritating, and can cause skin problems. They thrive in all seasons at moderate temperatures.