Rough Nails
I keep my pups nails clipped but they are always left "rough" on the tips...like he needs a good filing! Anyone have any suggestions for this? |
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| I have one but I don't use it. I use a regular old human nail file for the rough edges. It usually only takes a few swipes to knock an edge down. I'm squeamish about nails though so, I admit, I touch them as little as possible! |
I tried a Dremmel and all I managed to do was get the hair caught in it when it was whirling around, took forever to untangle the hair. 
I actually brought a nail file made for dogs, I stick to that now, the old fashioned file the nail.   |
| When using a dremel, it is important to use the one designed for pet nail trimming:
DREMEL Pet Nail Grooming Kit Model 761-03 not the hobbyists' model: DREMEL Cordless Tool 750-02 The hobbyist's model runs with either household electricity or with higher voltage rechargable batteries and the tools turns with a much higher torque. That's not the spin speed, that's the amount of twisting force on the shaft of the tool. In other words, if the hair gets caught up, it can get very tightly wound if not rip the hair out. Anohter trick I've read about is to use an old pair of nylons. Put the pet's paw into the nylons and poke the nails out so that the hair is held back!!! Pretty neat trick. |
Ron wrote: When using a dremel, it is important to use the one designed for pet nail trimming:
Anohter trick I've read about is to use an old pair of nylons. Put the pet's paw into the nylons and poke the nails out so that the hair is held back!!! Pretty neat trick. I did use one specifically for pets, I like the idea of them as you can't make the nail bleed & I hate doing nails. Still got caught all the hair in the Dremel. 
Now the nylons idea is brilliant, Hmmmm must borrow the dremel again and try that & see what happens.  |
| If you can find a file for artificial nails at the drugstore,
they work great. Quick too, only a couple swipes. Usually they are washable and pretty cheap so you can get a couple to have on hand. I haven't tried filing instead of clipping, but I just might. Haven't worked up the nerve to go at the nails again since the last incident. 
Shellie |
I wish I could use one, I couldn't even imagine. Yet again I have another dog who is weird about her feet. I did the whole touching feet think when she was young also. But she tucks them under when I try to do anything.  |
What a great idea to use the stocking Ron! You are brillant  |
| Real men use the sidewalk to smooth their nails out! |
Ashley wrote: What a great idea to use the stocking Ron! You are brillant Not my idea!!!!
( But notice I quoted you ) |
| Ashley,
I posted about using dremmels for nail "trimming" some time ago at: http://forum.oes.org/viewtopic.php?p=16696#16696 I discussed the why's and hows of my technique so you might want to give it a read to see if it is something you want to try. It works very well but please note my warnings and certainly NEVER use a dremmel that is powered with 115Vac. They spin far too fast and can really hurt your dog if they wind in some hair. Ron wrote: Quote: When using a dremel, it is important to use the one designed for pet nail trimming:
DREMEL Pet Nail Grooming Kit Model 761-03 not the hobbyists' model: DREMEL Cordless Tool 750-02 The hobbyist's model runs with either household electricity or with higher voltage rechargable batteries and the tools turns with a much higher torque. That's not the spin speed, that's the amount of twisting force on the shaft of the tool. In other words, if the hair gets caught up, it can get very tightly wound if not rip the hair out. Strictly and technically speaking Ron you are not quite right. The so called 761-03 is just the old hobbyist 750 that has been rebadged and give a new semi-translucent coloured body. (Much like the difference between Ford and Mercury models, Oldsmobile and Cadillac etc.) I have an old 750 and it IS exactly the same except for colour and nomenclature. You could actually use the 761-03 but it does spin a bit faster - high speed of 13,000 rpm versus 10,000 rpm. The lithium ion batteries do allow a bit more torque but their greatest benefit is charge capacity and hence run time on a single charge. Anyway, hope this helps a bit Ashley. Don't hesitate to ask if you need more information than the reference thread has or if you need clarification of anything I have said. Thanks and Cheers Carl |
| Hmmm I thought that the 761-03 is a dual speed 6,000/12,000 rpm model that runs on 3 volts versus the 4.8V of the lion batteries, but in looking more closely, I see that it runs on *4* Alkaline batts, giving 6 volts.
I stand corrected! Have you actually checked the difference in torque? Also thanks for the link showing it was you who provided the nylon trick. It's a great idea. |
Ron wrote: Have you actually checked the difference in torque?
Also thanks for the link showing it was you who provided the nylon trick. It's a great idea. I haven't done a side by side comparision of the two cordless models. I've had my "old" 750 for some 15 years and it is still going strong - the only thing I did was buy a second battery pack for it - so no reason to try the new model and certainly no reason to throw good money at it needlessly. I have a 115Vac model 385 for when I need more "muscle" both in terms of speed (25,000 rpm max) and torque (not measured but it would NOT stall if it wrapped up hair so it would pull hair out and possibly grind into the toe/foot/etc that it pulled in with the hair. Actually the nylon trick isn't my idea either, I got if from someone on OES-L long ago. In truth I haven't had much success using the nylon (not as easy to force the nail through the nylon as you might think) and since I have used the dremel for so long I've become reasonably proficient with it so I can generally do our dog's nails without it getting wrapped up in the hair. On the occassion it does get wrapped up in the hair, it stalls without hurting the dog so I don't worry about it at all. I'm not being cavalier here, like most things it is just a matter of experience. Thanks and Cheers Carl |
Ashley wrote: Does anyone use one of those nail grinders? I think its called a Dremmel?
I keep my pups nails clipped but they are always left "rough" on the tips...like he needs a good filing! Anyone have any suggestions for this? Why are there no pictures of your pup here? You've been here too long now to not have paid your photo dues! |
| Has anyone used the Master Grooming variety of the Drumel? I noticed that it is generally less expensive when I visit PetEdge but keep wondering is it will work as well.
Thanks |
| I have no photos up because for some reason with my AOL I couldn't do it! |
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