I need a professional-level Dremel (skin, cost, home, keep)

[pathrunner]

Can anyone recommend a good one? I posted 1-1/2 yrs ago that I had a "mild" Dremel. It's practically useless. My dog's nails grow so fast that it's tough to keep up with them. The last time I cut them, I managed to have only 2 bleeds out of 20 nails. Still, I want to start using a Dremel instead.

Also, her nails are super tough and thick, with a long quick. I have managed to get the quicks to recede a bit, but am still working on that.

Thanks for any suggestions. I know that a really good one will probably be pricey but that's OK. The one I bought on Amazon is just not able to do the job.

[Gemini1963]

We have an old, "regular" Dremel. It's a MultiPro Cordless, 7.2 volt, 2-speed, model 770, Type 1 (just copying what I can read on the tool itself).

But I found it made a difference to buy a head that's meant for the job. We've been having good luck with this:

https://www.amazon.com/OVATAVO-Diamo.../dp/B08R939LPM

[pathrunner]

Thank you. Looks like I'll have to spend $34 on the tool you mentioned and another $22 on the proper dremel. Oy. My girls get so scared when I start cutting. When blood is drawn it hurts because the quick is cut.

I might be able to get away with just the dremel if the peg will somehow fit into the tool I have. Kind of doubt it.

[Gemini1963]

This old thread showed up on the bottom of the page for me, and it looks helpful.
https://www.city-data.com/forum/dogs...ogs-nails.html

[pathrunner]

Thank you. That thread has given me some ideas. Maybe using a straight dremel rather than a "pet" dremel is the answer. Will have to think about this. Meanwhile, my girl's nails are growingggggg.....

[Katie1]

Seems to me you dog would love it IF you used https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcos...058200833d4e94

Stops the bleeding & Numbs the Pain!!

As for the Dermal You can still file Too Close & cause Pain!

[pathrunner]

I have that product, bought it a few months ago. What I don't like is risking cutting her nails and causing her pain on the first place. I've found that a Dremel does not do that.

[puginabug]

Originally Posted by pathrunner

Thank you. That thread has given me some ideas. Maybe using a straight dremel rather than a "pet" dremel is the answer. Will have to think about this. Meanwhile, my girl's nails are growingggggg.....

Just be careful and only dremel for short spurts. The tool can get hot.

[pathrunner]

The pet level Dremel I have doesn't do that but I'm sure a stronger one does.

[JONOV]

Any of the "Dremel" branded ones from Home Depot are likely to work. The 8240 model will slow down to 5000 RPM. You really want the ability to dial in the RPM's to the dog's comfort level.