[nagdu] Nail Clippers

[Cindy Ray]

I hate to admit this, but I have never tried to clip nails before. I have a feeling the grinder thing would be my preference. I was always afraid I would hurt him.

CL

On Jul 30, 2012, at 9:13 AM, Vanessa Lowery wrote:

> I use clippers when trimming Griffin's nails.  But if I take him to PetCo to have the nails done, he has been successfully exposed to both the clippers and the drimel by their staff.  
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> Vanessa Lowery, LGSW
> Adult and Community Services Division
> Adult Services Screening Unit
> 410-853-3550
> VLowery at dhr.state.md.us
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>>>> "Hannah Chadwick" <sparklylicious at gmail.com> 7/30/2012 9:42 AM >>>
> Tracy,
> Does the dremmel make a lot of noise? Since Princess already hates having
> her paws touched, I think she might freak out if I use something that makes
> noise.
> hannah
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Of Tracy Carcione
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Nail Clippers
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> I use a Dremmel pet nail grinder.  I do it every Sunday night, and it takes
> 10-15 minutes. I've been using the Dremmel for about 15 years.
> I prefer it to clippers, because it doesn't risk cutting the quick.  I've
> broken my own nails past the quick before, and it hurts like crazy. I would
> hate to do it to my dog.
> With the grinder, I have to be careful not to rub the paw pad by mistake,
> but otherwise it's been completely safe, and pretty easy. I had to teach my
> dogs to lie still for it, but a little kibble did that without any fuss.
> Tracy
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