new "pedipaw" product???

[MuttMomXOXO]

Hey!

Has anyone out there tried this new "pedipaw" product? It's like a battery operated nail file for cats and dogs... seems like a good idea but I figured I would see if anyone has actually tried using something like this. I have two big dogs and they hate having their nails clipped but I don't know how they would react to a file. My Juno would most likely try to attack it like he does to the brushes I use to groom him with! Any thoughts???

https://www.buypedipaws.com/Default.aspx?mid=510223

[lvpets2002]

Welcome to Pet Talk & enjoy all the talks & pics.. About the pedipaw now I have not tried.. I have seen the TV advertisments.. My dogs digg plenty to keep their nails trimed.. And I just tip trim my cats with their clippers.. I think the pedipaw is more for dogs..

[Taz_Zoee]

This is like the peticure device. And I wanted to try it. I was very tempted to purchase this right now, but I'd rather wait and see what people say about it.
Then again, it's only $20. Maybe I'll get it and give you MY review.

ETA: I just ordered it. I hope I'm not wasting my $. One thing that I didn't like was after you order it you have to go through a few screens asking if you want to purchase an additional one at half the cost. Then another screen asking if you want to upgrade to the deluxe model. Then another screen asking if you want to purchase refils. Then ANOTHER screen asking if you want to purchase Urine Gone. I almost just backed out and didn't order. I don't like those things doing that.
Oh, and the yes button is HUGE compared to the wittle bitty no button.

[moosmom]

What kind of caught my attention with the commercials for it was it was mostly used on dogs. I don't know what kind of noise it makes. If it makes any kind of weird wizzing noise, my cats will freak.

Let us know how you like it and what it's like.

[Daisy and Delilah]

I've seen the commercial for it. I can't wait to hear how it works. It could save alot of alot of time and worry

[Giselle]

I prefer the original Dremel. Gives you more flexibility to shave down the sides of the nail as well as the front, whereas Pedipaw and Peticure are more limited.

[lvpets2002]

I prefer the original Dremel. Gives you more flexibility to shave down the sides of the nail as well as the front, whereas Pedipaw and Peticure are more limited.

Yes at my Vets we use the original Dremel.. Now what I am wondering is; is this pedipaw pretty much a dremel with a shield?? See I can't tell by the commercials if its just a hand file or by battery..

[MuttMomXOXO]

Yes, please let me know how it works! I am very anxious to know!!! I'm afraid that my dogs will try to attack it if it makes any kind of noise. They are very friendly dogs but things like that usually freak them out.

Giselle.... do you mean a Dremel like the one for minor carpentry work? I have one of those but never thought about using it as a nail file... wouldn't it be to powerful???

[slleipnir]

I ordered one a little while ago for Zeke. His nails grow like weeds and he is very hard to clip with regular clippers (he's really afraid of it) so I hope this will work ok...

[Taz_Zoee]

I am hoping it's not too loud. I don't think Zoee would like that. But she'll probably tolerate it because it's her mommy doing it. *fingers crossed* And I'll take it slow to get her used to it. Afterall, she deals with loud music in the house (we stay in the bedroom).
I'm also wondering if the shield is removable. I guess we shall see.
slleipnir, you will get yours first, so let us know how you like it.

[K9soul]

I really like my little dremel tool for the dogs' nails. I haven't tried this new product myself but I saw someone else say it just didn't have the power and versatility of the dremel. It may do the job though if the nails aren't too tough.

[Husky_mom]

I am also very tempted to get one... but wanted to know a lil more about it... from people that have used it...

and after that I need to see if I can get it over here... because shipping might get $$$....

[MuttMomXOXO]

I'm wondering..... can a regular Dremel tool with a file bit be used? Like the kind you can buy at Home Depot? From what I see online, they seem to be pretty much the same as the Pet Dremel. ???

I'm still afraid my Dogs will freak before I can even try it on them!

[lvpets2002]

I'm wondering..... can a regular Dremel tool with a file bit be used? Like the kind you can buy at Home Depot? From what I see online, they seem to be pretty much the same as the Pet Dremel. ???

I'm still afraid my Dogs will freak before I can even try it on them!

From what I have seen yes its the same.. The one we use at the vet fits in the palm of your hand & runs off a battery..

[Giselle]

Giselle.... do you mean a Dremel like the one for minor carpentry work? I have one of those but never thought about using it as a nail file... wouldn't it be to powerful???

Yep, I bought mine at Home Depot. No, it is not too powerful. Dremel settings range from 1-6 (I believe). I've used mine to file both dog nails and wood. For wood, I keep it at about 3-4. For dogs, I go 1-2. I never go above 2, and, even then, you only keep it on a nail for a few seconds at most.


Keep in mind: Just like any other grooming, you have to initially train your dog to accept nail grinding. All dogs are fearful of Dremels at first, but it is the training that helps them overcome their fear - not the tool itself.