Nail Clipping = Scream! Run Away! Scream! Run Away! recurse until nail clipper = NONE
January 30th 2007
Today I had one of the most frightening experiences of my life!
It started out pleasant enough, the Ok-Smelling-Female was hugging me and giving lots of attention. Then the Pungent-Male came over and paid homage to me as well, so things were moving along nicely.
Suddenly … they brought out this new toy – or so I thought!
First I was curious. I smelled it, then licked it, but it seemed like a pretty lame toy, so I soon lost interest. The Female-One started touching it to my nails which tickled. It was fun for a while.
But then …
Before I knew what was happening the Pungent-Male held onto me and the Female-One cut one of my nails.
OWWWWWW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Could it be that my followers were revolting against my “benevolent” monarchy?!
It cannot be! I was shedding royal blood!
I ran around shouting for reinforcements. Finally my followers realized the error of their ways. They came over and put some white stuff <flour> over my wound and it got better.
Maybe I will forgive them if they give me lots of treats and toys.
Shiba Wisdom
Never use a nail clipper on a Shiba when you can use a nail grinder. I recommend the Dremel Minimite – no cords to tempt me to pounce and chew.
With a grinder, it is also easier to avoid the quick which means no royal blood sacrifice will be necessary.
It is acceptable when my subjects slowly file down my nails with a grinder while feeding me chicken and cheese.
