Dremels versus clippers

**Taz_Zoee** · 08-26-2008, 10:43 AM

I also could not vote, since I do not even clip Zoee's nails. They get clipped at the groomers. But I am one of the people that purchased the Pedi Paws tool. I thought I'd try that and see what I think and maybe I'll upgrade to the Dremel eventually.

**IRescue452** · 08-26-2008, 12:47 PM

For those of you who go to the vet/groomers...how often do you go? I check my animals once a week and clip whatever nails that are starting to go past the quick enough to clip.

**Taz_Zoee** · 08-26-2008, 12:56 PM

Not often enough.

And that's why I ordered the pedipaws thing so I can keep it up between visits. Zoee's nails are not excessively long because I'd hear them clicking on the hardwood floors. But I'd like to maintain them like you do so the quick recedes back.

**Chica** · 08-26-2008, 03:13 PM

I am so glad you posted this too. I was wondering if the dremels were noisy. I have been cutting Chica and Coco's nails myself with the scissor kind. They both move around alot but I get it done.Now I won't buy a dremel. Thanks for the tips everyone.

**pomtzu** · 08-26-2008, 03:29 PM

I picked up a small light duty Dremel at Walmart today for $20. It comes with the rechargeable battery pack - is 2 speed - and VERY quiet (it had a partial charge so I checked it out because I was concerned that it would be too noisy) and the housing is very sturdy. It's small enough to be comfortable to handle. I have it charging for a full charge overnight and will give it a try tomorrow. Even if the dogs absoutely won't tolerate it, it has lots of accessories available and I can find uses for it around the house. I'll post after it has been dog tested!

**Flatcoatluver** · 08-26-2008, 04:34 PM

I use clippers when I do clip my dogs nails, but most of the time I have the groomer clip there nails and she uses both a clipper and a drummel.

**chocolatepuppy** · 08-26-2008, 05:31 PM

Clippers here. I clip my dogs nails weekly.

**Pam** · 08-26-2008, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

I picked up a small light duty Dremel at Walmart today for $20. It comes with the rechargeable battery pack - is 2 speed - and VERY quiet (it had a partial charge so I checked it out because I was concerned that it would be too noisy) and the housing is very sturdy. It's small enough to be comfortable to handle. I have it charging for a full charge overnight and will give it a try tomorrow. Even if the dogs absoutely won't tolerate it, it has lots of accessories available and I can find uses for it around the house. I'll post after it has been dog tested!

Thank you for posting that! I never thought of Walmart. Should the dogs not like it you are only out $20 and, like you say, you can find other uses. I will stay tuned but think I may just go to Walmart tomorrow and pick one up for myself!

Sometimes after I use the clippers on the dogs I file their nails with my human nail file.

I do that so the edges are not so sharp. It is not fun to have a freshly clipped dog nail on your bare skin! I think since mine tolerate the nail file they might tolerate a dremel if it isn't too loud. Come to think of it, the sound shouldn't bother them because they have the grooming clippers buzzing over their bodies all the time!

**pomtzu** · 08-27-2008, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

I will stay tuned but think I may just go to Walmart tomorrow and pick one up for myself!

This Dremel is a winner! Wish I had thought of this solution a long time ago. The fur balls only go to the groomer about every 3 months for their hair cuts/trims, so in between I had to pay the groomer or vet for their nails cuts.

I gave it a trial run on the pooches, and since it is so quiet, they weren't spooked by any loud noise. At first they were afraid of the vibration against their nails, but got used to it rather quickly. I only did a couple of nails on each dog since I need to cut the hair between their toes since it gets in the way, and it's hard to hold the hair out of the way and get a grip on the nail at the same time!

I only have one complaint on the Dremel - the packaging!!! It came in one of those hard plastic bubble packs that you practically need a crowbar to open. The person who thought that up needs to be tarred and feathered!

**lute** · 08-26-2008, 12:59 PM

I do my dogs' nails every week. I use clippers. I don't not like dremels I just don't use one.

**Ginger's Mom** · 08-26-2008, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by IRescue452

For those of you who go to the vet/groomers...how often do you go? I check my animals once a week and clip whatever nails that are starting to go past the quick enough to clip.

Ginger goes to the groomers once every three months, with me giving her baths in between. I have her nails clipped at PetsMart during the "in between" months. So, I guess the real answer to your question would be every 4-6 weeks I have her nails clipped.