Bought a DREMEL and LOVE it!!!

[Nancy1999]

Just want to remind people if they choose to use a dremel make sure that the foot hair is short enough so that it can't get caught in the dremel, or you can also stick their paw through a nylon stocking and just their nails will protrude.

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

When I used to do sculptured nails, they used to shape them with a thing like a Dremel...they used to be very careful because your nail will heat up while they are grinding it to the shape you are wanting....they have to grind a little and stop, then start again...I am reading all these posts and your pets all seem to be tolerating it so I dont guess this is an issue with these grinders and dog nails....you might just want to be aware of that happening with sculptured nails so if your baby is pulling her foot away, it may be heating up on her too.

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

Dremel is the brand name. It is a file (sander) so you can't really draw blood unless you are careless. You can, however, burn them if you use pressure or file too hard too long.



I tried that but Sugar's nails grow fast. To the point of curling when they get a little too long. She got stuck in her KB bag when we first got it and also in my suitcase mesh LAST WEEK!!

This is why I stated to do short bursts only and don't apply pressure. Let the tool do the work. I'm still learning too

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Just want to remind people if they choose to use a dremel make sure that the foot hair is short enough so that it can't get caught in the dremel, or you can also stick their paw through a nylon stocking and just their nails will protrude.

Thanks for this. I was also told this by my vet. Its great advise!

[Perrella]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

I bought the pet dremel and a bit stronger model (having heard not great things about the pet dremel's strength). The pet version came missing all of the attachments so I was left to try the rechargeable. Sugar is 3.4 pounds.

I'm glad I did!!! It was quiet and gentle (on low) and cheaper than the pet Dremel!! Pedipaws was a PITA for me.......

That the same one I have for Zhoie and we like it too. Sometimes, if I neglect getting to her nails on time and they are a little longer than normal, I will clip them and then sand so they are smooth.

Zhoie just lays on her back on the couch when she gets her pedicure She does samething for her sanitary trim, LOL. I think she secretly likes it

Thanks for the warning Nancy, keeping the hair out of the way is extremely important.

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by Perrella

That the same one I have for Zhoie and we like it too. Sometimes, if I neglect getting to her nails on time and they are a little longer than normal, I will clip them and then sand so they are smooth.

Zhoie just lays on her back on the couch when she gets her pedicure She does samething for her sanitary trim, LOL. I think she secretly likes it

Thanks for the warning Nancy, keeping the hair out of the way is extremely important.

LOL Sugar also lets me go where "no boy has ever been"

But if her vet or a boy pup tries it????? NO FLIPPING WAY

[hnybun128]

I think I finally have to give in and my this dremel:

Dremel 7300-N/5 4.8V MiniMite Cordless Rotary Tool

I don't know if Mojo was traumatized by some nail clipping experience that I am unaware of somehow, but he will literally scream when we try to clip his nails. He screams when the vet tech does it, too. I can play with his toes all I want, but as soon as the clippers come out, he bolts. I actually think I'm going to go buy this today. Wish me luck!

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by hnybun128

I think I finally have to give in and my this dremel:

Dremel 7300-N/5 4.8V MiniMite Cordless Rotary Tool

I don't know if Mojo was traumatized by some nail clipping experience that I am unaware of somehow, but he will literally scream when we try to clip his nails. He screams when the vet tech does it, too. I can play with his toes all I want, but as soon as the clippers come out, he bolts. I actually think I'm going to go buy this today. Wish me luck!

That is close to what I have. I purchased the 7700.

[Perrella]

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

When I used to do sculptured nails, they used to shape them with a thing like a Dremel...they used to be very careful because your nail will heat up while they are grinding it to the shape you are wanting....they have to grind a little and stop, then start again...I am reading all these posts and your pets all seem to be tolerating it so I dont guess this is an issue with these grinders and dog nails....you might just want to be aware of that happening with sculptured nails so if your baby is pulling her foot away, it may be heating up on her too.

Totally agree! I do Zhoie's...a little on 1 nail, little on 2nd nail, move to the 3rd and so forth. I then come back and start all over again. I think the moving from nail to nail keeps her more calm too....if I was on one to long, she would get worried

[yorkiemini]

You know - you guys have a out got me convinced I could do this.
My concern is that there seems to be so much hair around each nail.
Think I'll give it a try now that I have read this. Her nails always seem to be longer than they should and I am so afraid someone will hurt her when they do cut them.

Boy, I am really a wuss aren't I

[Perrella]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

LOL Sugar also lets me go where "no boy has ever been"

But if her vet or a boy pup tries it????? NO FLIPPING WAY

LOL...oh yeah, I hear ya on that!

[Perrella]

Originally Posted by yorkiemini

You know - you guys have a out got me convinced I could do this.
My concern is that there seems to be so much hair around each nail.
Think I'll give it a try now that I have read this. Her nails always seem to be longer than they should and I am so afraid someone will hurt her when they do cut them.

Boy, I am really a wuss aren't I

I can hold Zhoie hair back on each individual nail that I'm trimming, but if that makes you nerve, try watch Nancy suggested...put the foot through a nylon and let the nails protrude. That does sound much easier actually.

[jadabug]

I ordered a dremel today. I can't wait to try it. Jada's quicks are so long and it is hard for me to do anything other than the very tips. I did have the vet cut her nails short while she was under anesthesia for her surgery. I am hoping to be able to keep them short I think I will try Nancy's tip too because Jada and Bogie have very hairy toes.

[sophias mommy]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

I don't cut my girls. I send them to the groomers. That way SHE is the bad guy! Not me!!!

me too! Im jealous of all you ladies that do it yourself though! My two pups are too squirmy with me, but they're angels for the groomer and vet

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by jadabug

I ordered a dremel today. I can't wait to try it. Jada's quicks are so long and it is hard for me to do anything other than the very tips. I did have the vet cut her nails short while she was under anesthesia for her surgery. I am hoping to be able to keep them short I think I will try Nancy's tip too because Jada and Bogie have very hairy toes.

Sugar has long quicks too. I also had hers cut down during her double spay......it didn't last long

I think I can use the Dremel a few times a week, sort of as an extension to the Sonicare routine

[Sandysbabies]

When we got Lexie, the vet we got her from shows and raises schnazuers. He uses a dremel and when we got her, her nails were sooo short and looked great. Getting lacks, I really let them grow out tooo long and I got her hair caught in mine. Scared me to death. Nancy gave great advice. I have never heard of doing that but I will try it on mine. Kayla is something else to do. She hates the nail trimmer and panics at the dremel. Hers need cutting now and I will try Nancy's advice. Keep your fingers crossed I don't get bit. lol!!