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Post by Andreina on Jan 15, 2014 15:39:33 GMT -5
OK so I've been slacking on the dogs nails mainly because they are so damn long and I'm scared of cutting the quick. I used to dremel after trimming but the battery is shot. I'm not replacing it because it was a crappy dremel to begin with. You know the grey one you can get in pet smart with that little blue paw print on it. Yeah!!! So what dremel do you all use? There's different sand grits and types right? What's easiest on the nails?
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Post by hooligan on Jan 15, 2014 21:55:55 GMT -5
Had to check with Bill, who's the Dremel guy in our house. He uses a regular Dremel, variable speed -- so that he can set it at the lowest speed, which generates less heat. The attachment is a sanding drum, with medium or coarse sand paper. About 2 seconds with each pass of the Dremel.
Bill's tips: 1. Start by quickly Dremeling the sides, bottom and top of each nail, a little as if you were sharpening a pencil or a stake. You'll end up with a bit of a point, and this makes the next step easier and faster and also makes it easier to see the quick. 2. With a couple of quick passes, trim the point straight back until you glimpse white, which is the quick. Stop at this point. 3. You can then quickly trim or smooth off any sharp edges or bits.
Bill also says that he holds the nail itself to keep it steady and minimize vibration. And he also warns that you can carve yourself if you aren't careful.
Hope this helps!
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Post by dobermoms on Jan 16, 2014 7:45:21 GMT -5
I think you buy the better quality ones at Canadian Tire ( I remember hearing about a sale at one point--good time to look now ). And at least at CT, you can take it back if something isn't right.
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Post by susanw on Jan 16, 2014 18:15:20 GMT -5
Hi Andreina . . . I have finally gotten Quin to accept a Dremel thank goodness. He hated getting his nails trimmed - it was a constant battle.
I bought the cordless rechargeable model 7700 at Home depot last year when it was on sale. It is easier than fussing with cords. It came with a variety of tips but I remember Monica mentioning she preferred to use the "stone" instead of the sanding drum. I have the 932 grinding stone and it works well. Still have to take it easy and just work each nail for a few seconds and on to the next one. We are still working on getting his nails really short - just started using it before Christmas but will definitely use Bill's suggestions for shaping first then attacking the tip. Have to work with Quin's patience level.
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Post by hooligan on Jan 16, 2014 21:17:03 GMT -5
Yes, Bill says that he tried the stone, and it works fine. But he prefers the sanding drum. More abrasive and therefore quicker, which means less fuss with Jack, who doesn't love the Dremel but tolerates it (provided he's bribed with lots of treats).
But Bill also Dremeled our previous guy's nails, so he has been doing this for years. It might depend on your comfort level and what you get used to.
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Post by Andreina on Jan 16, 2014 22:08:55 GMT -5
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Post by Andreina on Jan 16, 2014 22:11:19 GMT -5
Hi Andreina . . . I have finally gotten Quin to accept a Dremel thank goodness. He hated getting his nails trimmed - it was a constant battle. I bought the cordless rechargeable model 7700 at Home depot last year when it was on sale. It is easier than fussing with cords. It came with a variety of tips but I remember Monica mentioning she preferred to use the "stone" instead of the sanding drum. I have the 932 grinding stone and it works well. Still have to take it easy and just work each nail for a few seconds and on to the next one. We are still working on getting his nails really short - just started using it before Christmas but will definitely use Bill's suggestions for shaping first then attacking the tip. Have to work with Quin's patience level. I just noticed we have a very similar model... mine has the paw on it though and i think its less powerful (mine)
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Post by susanw on Jan 16, 2014 22:43:57 GMT -5
The stone does seem to take awhile. I think I will try the sanding drum to get his nails to the correct length then I can maintain them with the stone. Hopefully Mr. Fussbudget won't baulk at the difference.
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Post by Dobereich on Jan 18, 2014 14:18:41 GMT -5
The sand paper is too abrasive and rough on the nails with more vibration that cannot feel too great to the dog. The stone lasts for years and leaves a smoother finish to the nails. I guess its a matter of what you prefer... however bare in mind I grind a LOT of nails on a lot of different dogs, the stone is the only way I will go.
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Post by susanw on Jan 19, 2014 9:26:27 GMT -5
So I tried the sandpaper drum on Quin and I don't think he was too thrilled, maybe for the reasons you mentioned Monica. . . I think his nail bed got overheated faster. Anyway, I've switched back to the stone and he seems to tolerate it better. Guess you'll just have to try both methods Andreina and see what works best for you. In any case it beats fighting with the nail clippers.
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