![]() ![]() So in short, however mundane and not particularly enjoyable an experience, nail cutting is vital for a happy and healthy dog. ![]() Longer term, this can have negative effects on the joints of the foreleg and physically alter the appearance of the dog’s foot. Many dogs however spend the majority of their time on soft surfaces such as grass and carpet inside the home.ĭog’s nails can become too long and if they touch the ground constantly, they exert force back into the nail bed, creating pain for the dog and pressure on the toe joint. When dogs spend a good deal of time outdoors, running on various hard surfaces, including roads, pavements and stones, their nails are gradually worn down, and they have less of a need for regular nail cutting sessions. But for the health of your dog, it must be done, and should be done frequently enough to keep your dog’s nails short. Resco Pro Series Stainless Steel Nail ClippersĬutting Dog’s nails is one of those tasks in life that must be done but is, let’s face it, not the most enjoyable of experiences for both the dog or the human.Or it may result in accidentally hitting the nail quick (the center of the nail, packed with nerves and blood) if pet owners aren’t careful. Grinding a dog’s nails at a speed higher than recommended can cause heat buildup, which can harm a pet. Dremel recommends not exceeding 10,000 RPM, or the lowest setting on most rotary models, for pet grooming. Regardless of the model used, you can’t grind a dog’s nails the same way they’d use it to sharpen knives or cut drywall. “You don’t have to buy all that stuff,” a Dremel customer service rep told us, but there are some caveats. If the Dremel you have isn’t compatible with the pet grooming kit, you can still consider grinding your dog’s nails without it, if you’re very comfortable with the tool. (You should never grind a dog’s nails with the same dirty sanding disc used for rust removal.) The attachment works with Dremel tools 3000, 4000, 4300, 7300-PGT, 7700, 8100, and 8220. And the included grooming accessories reduce the risk of cross-contamination by keeping the tools used in household projects separate. The nail guard traps nail dust, makes it harder to accidentally sand a pup’s paw pads, and it ensures that first-time users are grinding at a 45-degree angle that matches the nail’s slant. We haven’t tested this attachment kit yet, but it does come with the same nail guard, grooming discs, and bands as our Dremel PawControl pick. The Dremel AT02-PGK Pet Grooming Attachment Kit is an option for pet owners who have a Dremel tool for other purposes and don’t own the dog nail grinder model. You can use your household Dremel rotary tool to groom your dog’s nails, but we don’t suggest it for everyone. Both also feature a light that points right at your pup’s nail, and that’s genuinely helpful, but it’s not enough to make up for the tools’ poor grinding performance. ![]() Both models can turn the grinding wheel in either direction in case you think grinding counterclockwise provides a smoother finish. With the Wahl, one of the attachments actually got stuck, making it even less useful. Both models offer “extras” that add absolutely nothing of value, such as a selection of six identical grinding pads that require an ungainly plastic socket to fit into the main body-a more complicated setup than on most other grinders. Both are dramatically underpowered even their top speed was so weak that the bit stopped dead when we applied it to our test subject. The Wahl Professional Animal Premium Nail Filer and the FurryFido Pet Nail Grinder File (both no longer available) are the exact same grinder, just with different coloring (the Wahl is pink, the FurryFido is orange, and we saw other identical models from other manufacturers). ![]()
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