[nagdu] nail trimming was Worlds best pet store + dog grooming = wicked amazing!

[John Vickers]

I was wanting to know how long do you leav them; and how do you know when to stop cutting. John Vickers




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On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 10:50 AM PST Hannah Chadwick wrote:

>Thank you Julie. I'll definitely look in to it :)
>
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>Of Julie J.
>Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 9:45 AM
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>Subject: Re: [nagdu] nail trimming was Worlds best pet store + dog grooming
>= wicked amazing!
>
>Hannah,
>
>I use two different tools, a traditional nail trimmer and the PediPaws nail
>grinder.
>
>First the traditional nail clippers.  I've tried several
>brands/quality/styles.  I'd highly recommend spending the money for some
>really good clippers.  The cheap ones either won't work at all or will 
>crush and splinter the nail.   I think the kind I'm using right now cost 
>around $15 and should last at least for the next 10 years.  You can usually
>buy replacement blades for the more high quality clippers, but by the time I
>need a replacement blade, I've forgotten what brand I have or where I got
>them.
>
>Anyhow, the way I trim nails is to position the nail in the hole made by the
>open clipper blades.  I use a finger on the tip of the nail to check how
>much is poking through, which is how much will be trimmed off.  I generally
>go a tiny bit at a time, preferring to make repeat cuts if necessary rather
>than risking taking off too much.  I have trimmed too short before.
>
>The second method is some sort of grinder.  Several people on this list use
>grinders.  Tracy comes to mind.  she has a much more powerful grinder and
>can get the job done very quickly.  I have the PediPaws.  It 
>does eventually get the job done, but you have to be patient.   With a 
>grinder you basically rub or swipe the end of the nail to take off the
>desired amount of material.
>
>Different people prefer different methods as do the dogs.  the nail grinder
>makes a bit of noise and will vibrate the nail.  I used a bit of hot dog to
>get both of my dogs used to this.  I don't think it's their 
>favorite thing in the world, but they don't fuss either.   I find the 
>traditional clippers faster, but they require more skill and they leave 
>a sharp edge.   Belle doesn't mind the regular clippers so much.  I tend 
>to use them more when I can immediately take her for a walk on cement, which
>wears off the sharp edges.
>
>HTH
>Julie
>
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