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Pet Nail Trimming Survey
1.
How well does your pet handle a nail trim?
With ease, my pet doesn't mind having their nails trimmed.
With some difficulty, my pet can handle the trim with some incentive like treats or a toy.
With great difficulty, my pet runs and hides at the sight of nail clippers but I can eventually manage.
Impossible, my pet screams and becomes aggressive.
I don't trim them myself, I send my pet to a groomer or vet.
I don't, their nails wear down naturally on their own.
2.
How often do you trim your pet's nails?
Quite often, once a week.
Once a month, maybe?
Once every few months.
Probably once a year.
Never
3.
Where do you see or hear about new pet care products?
Social media ads on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook etc.
When shopping at pet stores, supermarkets or department stores etc.
Television or radio.
Outdoor advertising on billboards, digital displays, public transport etc.
Product placement in various media content.
Influencer marketing.
Other (please specify)
4.
When are you most likely to buy pet care products?
When I am shopping for unrelated items and see pet products.
When I'm buying pet food I usually buy a few extra items.
Not very often/not at all.
When I see an advertisement for a new product that I like on social media.
When taking my pet to the vet and am recommended particular products.
Other (please specify)
5.
What methods do you currently use to trim your pet's nails?
Regular pet nail clippers.
Regular pet nail clippers with another method of restraint such as a pet grooming hammock.
Nail file or dremel.
My pet's nails wear down naturally on their own.
Scratch pad with treats.
I have wrapped plastic around my head and smeared peanut butter on my forehead in preparation for a nail trim.
None of these methods are effective on my pet.
6.
Do you experience difficulty physically restraining your pet when trimming their nails?
Yes
No