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sugarmamma 04-14-2012 09:19 AM
Bought a DREMEL and LOVE it!!!
 
We received our Dremel tool for nail filing in the mail a few days ago! I was waiting to bring it to my vet for instruction on how to safely use it(she offered) but had to TRY IT OUT :happyboun

I have to say we :love: it!!! I did all 4 of Sugar's paws in about 60 seconds!! I did not go very short or use it for very long bursts of time and used it only on low speed. I basically wanted to see how well she would tolerate it. She fell asleep (or at least had her eyes closed :D)

:thumbup::thumbup:

yorkieusa 04-14-2012 09:43 AM
Wow! I'm impressed. I think my lil girl would have run for the hills.:D

sugarmamma 04-14-2012 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by yorkieusa (Post 3881923)
Wow! I'm impressed. I think my lil girl would have run for the hills.:D
On low speed it as as quiet (or more so) as the Sonicare ~ and further away from her ears :D

She had absolutely no problem at all and she does NOT like her feet messed with as a rule :rolleyes:

yorkietalkjilly 04-14-2012 10:16 AM
I have a Dremel for pets which is a little too forceful for me on a dog Tibbe's size so I got the Pedipaws (without the plastic housing over the head because Tibbe's toes are so small) which is easier for me to control than the pet Dremel. It takes about 2 minutes to do all ten nails, much of that time just isolating each toenail and repositioning him, etc. If the file comes off the nail, you file the little pad below the toenail so I am very cautious to be sure I put my thumb in place over each pad so I can't accidentally hurt a pad. It doesn't cause it to bleed or split or anything but you can see a roughened spot. Anyway, it is just the ticket for Tibbe and me and so much less scary than the nail clipper!

BabyGirl Rosie 04-14-2012 10:29 AM
Wow! She fell asleep!! She must of thought she was having a manicure and it was relaxing! :)

sugarmamma 04-14-2012 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly (Post 3881951)
I have a Dremel for pets which is a little too forceful for me on a dog Tibbe's size so I got the Pedipaws (without the plastic housing over the head because Tibbe's toes are so small) which is easier for me to control than the pet Dremel. It takes about 2 minutes to do all ten nails, much of that time just isolating each toenail and repositioning him, etc. If the file comes off the nail, you file the little pad below the toenail so I am very cautious to be sure I put my thumb in place over each pad so I can't accidentally hurt a pad. It doesn't cause it to bleed or split or anything but you can see a roughened spot. Anyway, it is just the ticket for Tibbe and me and so much less scary than the nail clipper!
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!!! :thumbup::thumbup: It was quiet and gentle (on low) and cheaper than the pet Dremel!! Pedipaws was a PITA for me.......

yorkietalkjilly 04-14-2012 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by sugarmamma (Post 3881985)
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!!! :thumbup::thumbup: It was quiet and gentle (on low) and cheaper than the pet Dremel!! Pedipaws was a PITA for me.......
So you just have a regular rechargeable Dremel and it's not too strong? That pet one I got was scary forceful to me. I still have it but don't use it.

LOL - what is a PITA? Sounds bad!!! :)

sugarmamma 04-14-2012 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie (Post 3881968)
Wow! She fell asleep!! She must of thought she was having a manicure and it was relaxing! :)
Well it only took about a minute, so I doubt she was actually asleep but she was 100% relaxed and didn't kick at me like she usually does to get me off her feet :sidesplt:

Britster 04-14-2012 11:11 AM
I've been wanting to try one of these w/ Jackson... I HATE clipping his nails. He's actually gotten a lot better at tolerating me messing with his feet but others doing it, he STILL hates!! And it sucks cuz I really like a dog to have short nails, but I always end up not keeping up with them because I dread clipping them and think I am going to mess up and cut them too short, etc.

So is Dremel the brand name?? Does it make it so that it's not as easy to cut into the quick?

BabyGirl Rosie 04-14-2012 11:14 AM
I don't cut my girls. I send them to the groomers. :rolleyes::D That way SHE is the bad guy! Not me!!! :p:p

sugarmamma 04-14-2012 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Britster (Post 3882053)
I've been wanting to try one of these w/ Jackson... I HATE clipping his nails. He's actually gotten a lot better at tolerating me messing with his feet but others doing it, he STILL hates!! And it sucks cuz I really like a dog to have short nails, but I always end up not keeping up with them because I dread clipping them and think I am going to mess up and cut them too short, etc.

So is Dremel the brand name?? Does it make it so that it's not as easy to cut into the quick?
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.

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie (Post 3882058)
I don't cut my girls. I send them to the groomers. :rolleyes::D That way SHE is the bad guy! Not me!!! :p:p
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!!

BabyGirl Rosie 04-14-2012 11:22 AM
Oh my!! I guess my girls don't grow that fast. Maybe something to be thankful for!

sugarmamma 04-14-2012 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie (Post 3882074)
Oh my!! I guess my girls don't grow that fast. Maybe something to be thankful for!
Sugar's were long when I rescued her.....and getting them to a short length and KEEPING them there is difficult. This tool will make it painless for both of us :thumbup::thumbup:

Yorkiemom1 04-14-2012 11:43 AM
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.

yorkieusa 04-14-2012 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by sugarmamma (Post 3881931)
On low speed it as as quiet (or more so) as the Sonicare ~ and further away from her ears :D

She had absolutely no problem at all and she does NOT like her feet messed with as a rule :rolleyes:
I may have to try that.

Nancy1999 04-14-2012 11:44 AM
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 04-14-2012 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 (Post 3882102)
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.
Quote:
Originally Posted by sugarmamma (Post 3882066)
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 04-14-2012 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Nancy1999 (Post 3882106)
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 04-14-2012 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sugarmamma (Post 3881985)
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!!! :thumbup::thumbup: 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:eek: 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:D 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 04-14-2012 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Perrella (Post 3882214)
That the same one I have for Zhoie and we like it too. Sometimes, if I neglect getting to her nails on time:eek: 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:D 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":eek: :D

But if her vet or a boy pup tries it????? NO FLIPPING WAY :sfunslap: :hide2: ;)

hnybun128 04-14-2012 02:16 PM
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 04-14-2012 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by hnybun128 (Post 3882271)
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 04-14-2012 02:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1 (Post 3882102)
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 04-14-2012 05:33 PM
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 :eek:

Perrella 04-14-2012 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sugarmamma (Post 3882252)
LOL Sugar also lets me go where "no boy has ever been":eek: :D

But if her vet or a boy pup tries it????? NO FLIPPING WAY :sfunslap: :hide2: ;)

LOL...oh yeah, I hear ya on that! :lol tears

Perrella 04-14-2012 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by yorkiemini (Post 3882542)
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 :eek:
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.:thumbup:

jadabug 04-14-2012 05:56 PM
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:D.

sophias mommy 04-14-2012 06:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie (Post 3882058)
I don't cut my girls. I send them to the groomers. :rolleyes::D That way SHE is the bad guy! Not me!!! :p:p
:thumbup::thumbup: 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 :rolleyes:

sugarmamma 04-14-2012 06:28 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jadabug (Post 3882611)
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:D.
Sugar has long quicks too. I also had hers cut down during her double spay......it didn't last long :cry:

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

Sandysbabies 04-14-2012 07:42 PM
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!!


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