Dog Nail Filer

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Posted by admin | Posted in Dog Care Tips | Posted on 05-04-2004

Tags: dog nail filer as seen on tv, dog nail filers

Are electronic dog nail filers/grinders easier to use than clippers?

I'd really rather not spend $40+ and then find out I don't like it.
The reason I am asking is because when I trim my dogs nails, he asks like it hurts even though I am pretty far away from the quick. I'm not sure if he is faking it just to get away or if it actually hurts him.

I have used a cordless Dremel on my several dogs plus fosters and friends' dogs for years and love them. Dremel has a small cordless at Wal*Mart for $20 and if you keep the reciept you have 90 days to return it. It does take a few tries to get some dogs used to it but if you have control of your dog I have found it takes only 3 sessions for the dog to accept it. If you have no control over your dog you won't have a dog who trusts you and allows his nails clipped period. BTW, you CAN bleed your dogs' quick with a Dremel if you go to far. It takes about 2 seconds per nail on my MinPins and about 5 seconds per nail on my large breeds. I round off the edge so no sharp points to scratch me or catch on carpet. The noise seems no louder than my Oster clippers I clipped my Poodle with and use on my Dobe's ears. I do use a headlight for best light but found enough light was a problem when I used my reg nail clippers.

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