Dremels versus clippers

[pomtzu]

I knew I should have waited.

That's funny! I don't know about you, but I hate running here-there-and everywhere comparison shopping. I'm an advocate of one stop shopping. I think it comes with age - it's h3ll getting old!!

It just so happens for me that Walmart was the first place that came to mind and I didn't know how much of a selection they would have on the Dremel, but they had a lot of different models. I lucked out, otherwise Lowe's would have been next.

I think you'll like the results you get. Just remember - short spurts about a second at at time till you get the nail where you want it. If you leave it against the nail for too long the nail will get hot and cause discomfort to your dogs. I used the low speed too.

Tomorrow I hope to get motivated enough to get their toe hair cut so I can get all their nails done. They will give me more grief doing that than doing the nails. But Myndi's nails get so sharp that I always have scratches on my arms - looks like I've been in a cat fight. It will be nice to be able to keep them smoothed out.

Let me know how this works out for you, but I think you'll like it.

Ellie

[lizbud]

I've never clipped any of my dog's nails, I take them to the Vet to get
them done. They actually have 2 prices for this. One for a easy job
and another for the harder to clip dogs. Mine are both easy to clip, so
they tell me.

I've never had the nerve to try this myself, because I'd hate to mess
up and hurt them.

[Pam]

I think you'll like the results you get. Just remember - short spurts about a second at at time till you get the nail where you want it. If you leave it against the nail for too long the nail will get hot and cause discomfort to your dogs. I used the low speed too.

Hubby gave me a big speech last night about being careful about holding it too long in one spot for the same reason you mention. Now I am getting *sweaty palms* just thinking about doing it. It is charging now and I hope to report in by this afternoon. My hands will probably be shaking when I start.

[pomtzu]

Now I am getting *sweaty palms* just thinking about doing it.

You'll do fine. Believe me - if I can do it - ANYBODY can!!!!

[Pam]

I just finished using the dremel and it was great! Bella just laid there and even yawned in the middle of it! Even Ripley didn't move a muscle. I think they are so used to having the clippers on their feet that they really didn't notice that I was working on their toes instead. I did all of Bella's feet and Ripley's front feet. Later on I will do his back feet. I wasn't even shaking at all! LOL! I wish I had bought one a long time ago!

[pomtzu]

I just finished using the dremel and it was great! I wish I had bought one a long time ago!

I told you it was simple!!! It's the best $20 investment I've made in a long time!!!

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Being a groomer myself, I use clippers. One of our groomers uses a dremel, but like most of you have said here, it really depends on the dog. If they can handle the noise and vibration and stuff, then they're fine. Some just can't take it, lol.

My cat's nails get trimmed once a week or so. They'd flip if I brought a dremel home,

For those of you asking about how often, the groomers recommend once a month depending on how much your dog walks on cement and stuff to wear them down.

Maybe on my next dog I'll try the dremel. I swear by my clippers as of right now-- I've gotten used to them and I haven't cut a quick in months. The trick is a little at a time.

Interesting thread!

[gardengirl]

Bailey really hates the clippers, in fact he doesn't like his feet worked on at all. But he will let me use the dremmel if my husband helps hold him. If he isn't around, I lay him on the floor, put treats in front of his mouth, and as he eats, I trim away. It's not the easiest way. I really miss my collie who would fall asleep while I did her nails. Amazing!