[nagdu] Nail clippers.

[Julie J]

There are grinders that work very fast.  Tracy has one.  Probably your friend has the same grinder that I have, the Pedipaws.  That's probably the most popular nail grinder because they had a lot of commercials and are sold in all sorts of stores, not just pet stores.  It worked great when I first bought it.  It's just lost it's get up and go.  New batteries might help, but for the price of batteries, I am half way to buying a new and more powerful grinder.  So for now I use the clippers, do touch ups with the grinder and think about about buying a nicer grinder.

Julie
 

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> On Mar 21, 2014, at 7:10 AM, Vivianna <irishana at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> thanks for your input all.
> yes, Julie, i agree with you in that i would like to feel the tip so i know how much is being cut.  hmmm.  maybe i'll just stick with what i am doing.
> i did try a friend's grinder but, it was so slow that i would have to spend loads of time on a task that my dog is already not thrilled with.  :)
> 
> Vivianna
> 
>> On Mar 21, 2014, at 6:55 AM, "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Both sets of clippers I currently have include a guard like that.  It doesn't change to different positions though.  So when the guard is in place you put the nail into the cutting area with the point against the guard and snip.
>> 
>> Honestly though, I don't like the guard.  I prefer to put my finger there, so I can feel exactly how much nail is sticking out and how much I'm cutting.  The type of clippers I use look like a cross between scissors and plyers.  the handles are like plyers, but the blades are flat and come together like scissors.  The blades are curved, so that when they are open it makes a hole in the center where the nail to be cut goes.
>> 
>> I also use a Pedipaws sometimes.  Recently I've been using the clippers first to trim and then the Pedipaws to smooth sharp edges.  It works.  I'm thinking of getting a nail grinder with more umph though.  I like the grinder better, but mine is slow and stops all together from time to time.
>> 
>> Julie
>> 
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>> -----Original Message----- From: Vivianna
>> Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 9:50 PM
>> To: the National Association of Guide Dog Users NAGDU Mailing List
>> Subject: [nagdu] Nail clippers.
>> 
>> hi all,
>> someone told me that there was a dog nail clipper where, you can set a gauge to a specific measurement and there is a guard so that you only clip off that amount.  i went looking for such a thing and can't seem to find it anywhere.
>> have any of you ever heard of or used such a clipper?  and, if so, how do you like it?
>> i just use the plain old fashioned type but, it would be neat to clip them all exactly the same amount.
>> thanks for any input.
>> 
>> Vivianna
>> 
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