Does anyone use a nail dremel?

[GretaJack]

I cut Tanner and Greta's nails on Sunday. I hate cutting nails. I have never cut a quick on one of my dogs but it is usually still a small battle to get it done. So once I finally get all four feet done, I have little opportunity for sanding down rough edges. Greta always seems to manage to give me quite a good scratch shortly after I cut her nails. So I am looking into getting a dremel to keep their nails short. Anyone use one? I can only imagine what the dogs will think about that and if they will even let me use one on them at this stage in their lives since it was not introduced to them at a young age. Is it a worthwhile investment? Their nails seem to stay rough longer in the winter because they are not running/walking on pavement to smooth them out. A decent, middle-range dremel is about $50.

[Lessica Jake]

We started using a Dremel on Bailey in November, at nearly 6. My parents have done it for years, and dad decided that wasn't enough usage of his Dremel, so he sent it north with us. Use it for everything. Bailey doesn't seem to have any problems with it, even less than the cutters. She just lays back and thinks "ooooh, I get treats when this is done." Treat the dog like you would a horse to get it used to the noise/motion. rub the non-sanding end on their shoulder or something, just so they know it won't hurt.
The thing we've found, is that you need to pay attention to the direction it's rotating. If you make sure that it's spinning over the top towards the nail, instead of coming up from the bottom, then it seems to be more comfortable. I'll attach a little picture for you... I would definitely say it's worthwhile.

[dobermom]

There is a small pet store here that cuts and dremels nails for 5.00 per dog.
I love it when she dremels them, its makes them nice and smooth, and even looks nicer. Mine have only had it done once, both were pretty nervous, but I think they will get used to it.

[erdog3]

Just a quick note, you must always file your dogs nails in one direction, that is the way as stated by Lessica.
If you file upwards against the grain of the nail, you will split and splinter the nail causing it to become weak and break.

[PurpleHaze85]

Hello everyone It has been a long time sence I have posted anything....I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year! Any way about the dremel. When I was in school that is what we used most. Most of the dogs were ok with it. But I do have to say that going from the bottom to top is best like from the top of the pad to the end of the nail I feel works best. I have 2 Sheba Inu's that I go and do there nails every 3 weeks I didn't at first have a dremel but decided to get one and they do much better with it. Digger (the boy...awsome dog) now rolls onto his back and lets me grind his nails, before I had to fight that dog tooth and nail to cut them. Hope this helps.

[riona]

i find it is best to dremmel from side to side

[Moo]

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