[Aria]

Thanks everyone :)

I think I'm going to look into the Dremmel for her nails. I've read quite a bit about it here and it seems like it might work better for us. I can't keep clipping them myself, the stress from her fear and me trying to calm her is too much. It's taking us 3 to 4 hours just to get it done. But she is use to hearing power tools and they don't bother her one bit so I think I might be able to get it done easier that way.

Jojo - Yes I am in Colorado and fleas don't seem to be much of a problem here but they do happen. We don't currently have an infestation but I'm worried about the neighbors dog. She clearly does and rather than treat it the dog has been banished to the backyard. The two have always been friendly, and cuddly and try to curl up with each other through the fence. I've tried to keep her away from that side of the yard but I can only do so much to prevent them coming into contact.