I understand your thought behind not trimming her nails. Ginger’s nails have been neglected for some time and who knows how she is getting them trimmed. But, you already wrote she was hobbled by the length of her nails when they got tangled; maybe at least try to trim some of the length away.
I can’t help it, one of the first things I notice about pets seem to be hooves and nails. If I had a good back I would become a farrier in a heartbeat. lol I actually trim and rasp my horses hooves myself in between professional trimmings to help keep them balanced, for comfort, and to help keep the proper angles needed for all the weight those poor hooves support. Without a healthy foot (man or beast) you are just plain uncomfortable.
Walking on the pavement might help keep nails (or hooves for that matter) worn, but Ginger’s nails are pretty long to start with. If you are not going to trim her nails at this time I would really re-think walking her on a hard surface for her comfort; try taking a grassy route.
