Using a dremel for nail trimming
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| I agree with Holly. Belle doesn't mind it at all and Kayli doesn't seem as nervous about the Dremel as with the clippers. (Not that I've ever clipped too far down, my ex did once and that's all it took.)
I think I can sand off a bit more at a time if I've been behind on things and they're smoother, too. J |
I love Dremels! I love how the nails aren't so sharp right after using them, unlike trimming thems with clippers. We used them in the grooming parlor also  |
| Even with the dremmel you could file down to the quick and nerve bundle.... I've never tried it, but Carl did a very informative (of course!:)) post on them in the grooming section somewhere... |
| Very true Stacy!
Both my girls have black nails so I have to be very careful. J |
| My boyfriend fecetiously suggested using his Dremel (because it's his solution to every household problem) and I told him no way. If I didn't just make grooming appointments for the furkids for next weekend, I'd let him have at it! |
| All,
Just for those who missed my original post about using a dremel for nail trimming the link is: http://forum.oes.org/viewtopic.php?t=2203 Some of the opinions being expressed on this thread about using dremels for nail trimming worry me. While dremels are excellent tools for this job they are not the perfect solution for all situations in and of themselves and injuries can result if they are not used with a degree of discretion. If your dog's nails have become substantially overgrown it is much better to take an initial cut with a clipper to remove the bulk of the "overgrowth". To try grinding down a lot of nail material could cause overheating of the nail and hence burning of the quick and nerve and quite simply kicks up a lot of pretty harsh smelling fine dust. It is also important to recognize that if you don't check the nail after every pass of the sanding drum it is possible to grind into the quick and nerves causing bleeding and, potentially, pain to your Bobtail. You should always have a styptic powder or pencil on standy in case of bleeding. As I noted in my original post I did have two nails slowly weep a single drop of blood which I treated to guard against infection. Finally use the slow speed battery operated dremel. A 110VAC powered dremel will be too fast and too strong for safe use. They hold too much potential to overheat the nail and the extra torque they have could result in a lot of hair being caught around the shaft and getting torn out before you can react. Aside from these few cautionary words dremels are ideal for routine nail trimming. Thanks and Cheers Carl |
| I tried the electric grinder (don't know if they had cordless then or not). We were doing fine until about the 3rd nail. Cody moved, the grinder quickly grabbed his hair and rolled it up tightly to the skin. Scared the dickens out of both of us. He looked at me as if to say, "Don't even think about doing that again." Thankfully, he wasn't injured. That was the first and last time I used the grinder. My sister had short-haired dogs and loved it. But, having long hair herself, she found out that the tool doesn't show any mercy for the one using it either. Make sure you pull "your" hair back. (Maybe the newer ones don't do that). |
| The battery operated dremels will wind the hair also if you catch it, but
since they aren't as fast or strong they tend to stop before it causes pain, usually - but still be careful. And since they turn at a slower speed you can usually stop before as much gets wound up as opposed to the electric type. Also, in one of the other threads someone suggested putting an old nylon over the dogs foot and poking the nails through to keep the fur out of the way of the sanding drum. Fantastic tip whoever you are! Shellie |
| What about the metal nail files you get when you buy nail clippers? I have clipped sahsa's nails but hev not 'filed' them yet. After I clip her nail's i try to walk her on the cement as I heard that cement will naturally file them??? |
| A dog who walks regularily on cement I find doesn't need nail clipping nearly as much, if at all. My parents dog only needs his nails done in the winter, during the summer he patrols the pool, so the cement wears them down quite nicely. |
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