Trimming Toenails

Onychomycosis is the medical term for a fungal infection of the nail. It is the most widespread illness of the nails and constitutes about a half of all nail abnormalities. This condition may impact toenails or fingernails, but toenail infections are particularly common. The prevalence of onychomycosis is about 6-8% in the adult population. The nail plate can have a thickened, yellow, or cloudy appearance. The nails can turn into rough and crumbly, or can separate from the nail bed. There is...

<!-- @page size: 21cm 29.7cm margin: 2cm P margin-bottom: .21cm --> Onychomycosis is the medical term for a fungal infection of the nail. It can affect toenails or fingernails, though, as the fungus thrives in dark, damp environments, toenail infections are a lot more common. Dermatophytes or Candida are the fungal pathogens most commonly responsible for nail fungus infections. Typically, these fungi can destroy the entire nail bed. In much more severe cases, infected nails can develop a ...

Miniature Schnauzers have a striking and exclusive appearance. Their look, and overall health, is dependant on very good dog grooming practices. Miniature schnauzers have a double coat. This means that they have a soft, short haired coat under a long haired coat. Occasional "haircuts" are required to aid maintain the coat from matting. What other upkeep is needed? Besides the coat trimming, the dog wants typical baths, nail trimming, tooth brushing and having the anal glands expressed. Some o...