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You have tried and tried to cut your pet's nails. All that happens is that your pet lives in terror of the toenail clippers. Is there a less painful method? There is and this wiki will show you how to use it.
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Getting the Correct Rotary Tool for Your Pet
Make sure that the tool's speed (RPMs) is from 10,000 to 15,000 RPMs. Too slow and it won't work very well, and too fast could be harmful to your pet and potentially burn them.- Multiple speeds are the better option.
- The most helpful one is the one that has the 'wand' attachment. That is a flexible connector that allows the motor part of the tool to be prone, while you manipulate the more flexible working end of the tool. These are usually found in the corded option.
- #* You don't have to buy a rotary tool that is specifically created for your pets if you are familiar with using it, such as a Dremel tool. The advantage of buying pet-specific tools is that they usually have some type of protection for your pet so that he isn't injured.
Decide if you want a corded or cordless tool. They both have their advantages. A corded rotary tool limits where you may use it. A cordless is going to have a limited amount of time that you can use it before the battery dies.Advertisement
Make sure that, at the very least, it has 60 and 120 grit sanding bands.Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Using the Tool In The Beginning
Trim any long hairs around your dog's toes to be sure that the hair is not caught in it.
Get your pet used to the tool. They are loud and will probably shake your pet up the first few times that they are exposed to it.
Turn it on without using it while you are not right beside your pet. This will allow them to slowly get used to the loud noise.
Slowly move closer to your pet with the tool so that they can get used to it in small steps.
Begin grinding your pet's nails with a very gentle hand. Barely touch the nail with the tool.
Have a safe and comfortable area for you to work on your pet. It goes without saying that a cat is going to be much harder than a dog (because they have their protective weaponry at hand!).
Hold your pet. You might need some help with this part.
Start on the toenails. Assuming one person is holding the pet, the person trimming the nails starts working on them. The rotary tool is basically sanding them off. If you have waited a long time before trying to do this, it is probably a good idea to clip them off (or have them clipped off). It is more time effective.
Keep from burning your pet. You don't want to apply continued pressure from whichever tool you choose to use. You want to almost 'pat' them.Advertisement
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Tips
- Be sure to have some kind of eye protection.Thanks
- It is recommended that you wear some type of mask to filter out the dust that will come off of your pet's nails. Especially if you have asthma, or something similar.Thanks
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Warnings
- As with any electric tools, make sure that they are safe. You don't want to have any types of shorts or bare wires showing. Also, do not use it while the pet is in the bath. Try doing one thing at a time. Your pet is under enough stress as it is.Thanks
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