Source for nail clippers (clean, vet, aggressive, train)
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I was wondering if anyone has a good source for SHARP nail clippers for dogs. I have wasted more money on what you can find in stores like Petsmart then I care to remember. It is not one for those favorite activities for my dog so using a pair that just crushes her nails makes it a real chore. Thanks in advance!
We use a Dremel tool with a drum sanding bit. I've always found the clippers crack the claw and if you get too close, it hurts and bleeds for a long time. While sanding with a Dremel, when you get near your dog's "quick" (the end of the vein in the claw) your dog will flinch well before it's too late. It also rounds them nicely so, no more scratched furniture.
We use a Dremel tool with a drum sanding bit. I've always found the clippers crack the claw and if you get too close, it hurts and bleeds for a long time. While sanding with a Dremel, when you get near your dog's "quick" (the end of the vein in the claw) your dog will flinch well before it's too late. It also rounds them nicely so, no more scratched furniture.
Thanks for the suggestion but there is no way I can get close to her with a dremel. I used to have a great set years ago that made a nice clean cut but I gave them away when I was petless.
If your dog is afraid of the sound a Dremel makes, turn it on and lay in nearby while you aggressively play with him. He'll soon associate the sound of the tool with playtime, probably. Or, any vet will do a good job with the clippers when you're at a regularly scheduled appointment for a small fee.
Is "Sharp" a brand? Or do you mean a clipper that has a sharp blade?
I use Resco toenail clippers. Its a guillotine clipper and it has replaceable blades. When the blade starts to dull, you throw it away and replace it with a fresh one.
You'll most likely have to order them on-line. They are listed in my Jeffers Per Catalog (which I have right in front of me). Pet Edge probably sells them.. 3C's probably sells them. I suggest that you don't buy unless the listing specifically says they are Resco brand. The knock-off ones that look like the Rescoes are garbage. There will be a listing for the replacement blades right under the listing for the clipper, so you might as well purchase a package of blades at the same time.
Thank to you Cleosmom and Oregon. I will do a search for the brand names. I understand the principle of desensitization but at this point. I am not going to invest the time. A good pair of sharp ( descriptive not brand) clippers is what I am after. She freaks at the hairdryer and the vacuum - I am not going to introduce her to the dremel at this point. Thanks again!
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