Getting cut sucks, when your Pooch has nails that are too long you are going to find that you will get cut any time he shakes his paw at you when he climbs to give you kisses any action becomes a potential threat thanks to his long nails. There are two ways to deal with this one is to pay for a groomer to come in, but let’s be honest, who has that Gwen Stefani level of money to just buy services like that. No the best solution to this problem is to get a grooming kit and actually train your dog to be able to allow you to shave or cut the nails to keep them well-groomed and keep yourself cut free.
We did some research for you folks so you will know some different options available and pick the one that makes the most sense for you.
Why you are looking into this?
All dogs need to have the nails cut regularly, if you dont have cut them regularly, you run the risk of injuring your dog. Make sure they stay within a sensible length to avoid the following problems:
- Snaggin on carpets and flooring and getting hurt.
- Curling around and becoming ingrown
- Creating infections in dog paws.
It is important to note, that depending on the breed of your dog you will need to cut their nails at different frequencies.
For those wondering how to trim a dog’s nail please find a quick quide here for further information check out the full blog here.
5 steps to trim your dog's nails
- Spread each of your dog’s paws and inspect them, including the pads, for dirt, debris or ticks.
- Take a firm but gentle hold of his toe. You should hold your trimmer so that you are cutting the nail from the top to the bottom at a slight angle rather than side to side. Do not trim at a blunt angle, instead you should try and maintain the natural curve of the nail.
- Cut a little piece of nail at a time until you can see the beginning of a nail-colored circle appear on the cut surface. This circle indicates that you are nearing the vein that runs into the nail – known as the quick – and that you have cut down far enough. In dogs with black nails, the circle may be harder to identify.
- If you accidentally cut into the quick, it will probably bleed. Use some corn starch to help stem the bleeding.
- Once you have cut all the nails, use a file to smooth down any rough edges that are potential snagging risks.
Who is it not for?
The largest determiner of what type of nail cutter will work for you is gonna have to be what type of energy level your dog has and your ability to train him to stay seated. We review all the different options and have recommendations for you that will help you will be able to use regardless of the energy state of your puppy.
(TL & DR): All dogs need to get their nails cut for their health and yours. We have some favorites which are listed below but keep in mind the ease of tool depends on the dogs training.
Our Favorite: Casfuy Store Nail Grinder
Why We Like It:
- This is a great tool, that is rechargeable and battery life last for a few years.
- The adjustable nature of this tool means it can work for all dogs regardless of their size.
- Cordless, prevents the dog or pet getting tangled up.
- Avoids hand cramps thanks for the lack of manuel work.
- Low noise, some of the lower rated options make a enough noise to annoy the pets.
- Great rating score.
Cons:
- For truly thick nails it might be a bit of a problem, also due to adjustable size make sure you are calibrating it correctly.
Runner Up: Boshel Dog Nail Clippers
What Is It:
A manual cutting device for cutting your dogs nail. It does have safety guards to avoid hurting your dog. (Highly rated 32,000 reviews with 69% positive.)
Why Do We Like It?
- Gives you tremendous control on the cutter. Wonderful for medium to large dogs.
- Thanks to the stainless steel blades you have strong clean cuts.
- Safety on cutter helps you protect the dog.
- Mini Nail file that is added to the package for optimal usage.
- American Company.
Cons:
- More manual work, and can take longer.
- You might get a sore hand if you dont know what your doing.
- Check the sharpness.
Great Third Option For Your Dog: Gonicc Dog & Cat Nails
Why do we like it?
- Highly ranked with over 22k reviews with an avg review of 4.5
- Great price point of under 20 bucks with sales that get it under 14 dollars.
- Decent leverage with the handle allowing for the easy cutty.
- Nail file + location in the nail cutter to allow for easy nail care.
Positive Reviews:
- Eric Williams Postive review “I am not a professional groomer and cannot afford one. Our dog is an inside dog so his nails do not get worn down from the concrete outside. These clippers have been the sharpest ones that I have bought yet. Keeping Charlie calm I’m able to clip his nails quickly and easily without hurting him. Thank God!”
- Cara “I am really excited about all the features on these puppy nail clippers! Ot has a locking mechanism to prevent accidents, and also has a special metal guard on the back side to keep you from clipping the nails too far. I didn’t even notice it at first, but there is a built-in nail file that slides conveniently into the handle! These are sharp wnough to get the job done right on the first try. These clippers arrived on time and even came with a coupon.”
Cons:
- There is some manual work that you will need to do but overall its a great product to use. The risk of hurting your dig is very well managed.
Bad review
- Had high hopes for these, but they’re surprisingly difficult to use. You need a lot of force to squeeze them shut. The stop blade is set too far back so it’s pretty much useless. My dog is 27 lbs.
TL&DR:
Great nail product that has safety features to protect your dog built into the product. Great price with sales that do appear to help you maximize savings. Just be mindful that since it manual work you can get hand cramps
Excellent Alternative: Dremel 7300
Why Do We Like It?
- Not a manual tool that allows for easy grooming of the nails.
- The design of the tool does allow for easy usage of this tool and adjust to the deepness of the cut of the nail.
- Easy of use and the ability to manage it with different speeds.
- Battery operated so no need to work with a cord, easy to use with adjustable to dog size.
- 23k+ Postive reviews with a 4.5 avg star rating.
Postive Reviews:
… I’ve made as a dog owner.
I’ve had my dog Dixie since she was 5 (she is now 11). Ever since I adopted her the poor thing has had, what I like to call, her dragon claws. I have attempted for the past 6 years to get her nails trimmed and keep them short. Needless to say my dogs anxiety about nail trimming has been a constant road block for not only me (with at home trimming) but also over half a dozen groomers and even my vet. At one point my vet prescribed medication to sedate Dixie before nail trimmings; it didn’t work.
Just before Christmas I happened to be surfing the pet supply section of Amazon when I came across this magical device. I will say that the first time it was a bit of a fight to get the job done. But with lots of persistence(and loads of treats) we were able to manicure her crazy paws.
The picture reflects her nails after our third session. I would recommend this product any day of the week. Not just because it works so wonderfully but because my dog seems 100000% more comfortable and that means the world to me.
Princess~~
“I just adopted my beagle about 8 months ago, and have been struggling with cutting his nails. He hated it, I hated it. I could not bring myself to spend $10 for someone to do something that I had the tools for. So my dog suffered, I suffered…for 8 months! Until, I decided to just give up because they were getting ridiculously long and I took him to Petsmart. I figured that I would watch Petsmart cut his nails 2-3 times and waste $30 watching them do it until I learned it. Then I discovered that they grind nails. Whoaaaa! I was like, what is a grinder? The Petsmart lady pulled this nifty little gadget out of her dog nail supply bucket and I took pictures of it. It was really easy to find here on Amazon. I think hers was the 7700, but this one is $20 cheaper. I have been using it for several weeks and cutting his nails is actually kind of fun now. He is a bit scared of it, but I think he will get used to it. It smooths out his nails and files them away. I don’t think I’m ever going to have to go back to the nail scissor with this thing. It has also held on one charge for several weeks, I have yet to recharge.”
Cons:
- It does come with a charge so dont buy a second also if you are going to use for multiple dogs it might take too long.
- The design does not prevent dog hair from getting caught.
TL&DR:
Good tool for single dog usage and for a pet that is patient and not to antsy, if your pet is an antsy type, dont get this tool it as it does take some time to file down the dog nails.
Summary
Overall this grooming component for your dog can potentially be a pain but with the right tools, this is something that can be made cheaper. The main thing to keep in mind when deciding to buy which tool is what kind of dog do you have if you have one of the more patients once you can get away with a less speedy option that does the work for you. If not you might have to settle with a manual cutting nail cutter.