A nail grinder is a slower but safer tool for trimming your dog’s nails, since unlike with clippers you can’t accidentally cut the blood supply to the claws—but many dogs don’t like the sound or sensation, or the amount of time it takes.

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PediPaws nail trimmer is easy to use. Precision emery filing wheel gently removes thin layers of nail. Appropriate for dogs and cats of any age or size. Requires 2 C batteries (sold separately)

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Here’s how to trim your dog’s nails with grinding tool like the Dremel. Turn the Dremel on, ask your dog for her paw. Hold the paw firmly, but gently and put the grinding tool directly on the dog’s nail briefly, grinding some of the nail. Click (or yip) and let go of your dog’s paw.

Sandpaper. Introduce self nail filing using 80 grit sandpaper. Remember, higher grit numbers mean softer (less abrasive) grit, which will slowly file back your dog’s nails. Most dogs are comfortable dragging their nails across 30-40 grit sandpaper, which files down nails fast.

Keep styptic powder or corn starch handy if you misjudge and cut in quick. Immediately apply it on the nail and it should stop the bleeding if any. Trimming with a grinder is easier and safer because it’s a slower process with better control than trimming with nail clippers.

Discomfort. According to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), long nails can be uncomfortable, and even painful, for a dog. Long nails can dig into the soft tissue of the paw and cause discomfort while walking, standing or running.

You can use whatever type you are most comfortable with, or whatever works best for your dog. It’s a good idea to have some styptic powder or other clotting powder on hand to stop bleeding in case you cut a nail too short.

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