This is why I really prefer grinding nails. You grind for 3 - 5 seconds at a time until you see the white spot. No worrying about clipping too far back at one time. But that's just my trimming method of choice.So my next question is... how much should you trim from the end of the nail? Obviously I don't want to make him bleed. Is it 1/8"? 1/4"? Or does it depend on the dog?
I was just thinking I need to trim Marco's nails... I never have... and GOOD THING I saw this or I'd have a bloody mess on my hands! THANKS for posting!
So my next question is... how much should you trim from the end of the nail? Obviously I don't want to make him bleed. Is it 1/8"? 1/4"? Or does it depend on the dog?
This is why I really prefer grinding nails. You grind for 3 - 5 seconds at a time until you see the white spot. No worrying about clipping too far back at one time. But that's just my trimming method of choice.
It really depends on the dog as to how long their quicks are. I too prefer dremeling because you can take just a little bit off at a time and you can get really close to the quick that way. I just use my eyes to see the quick along with my fingers, the texture is different. I'll usually wet my finger and you can see the difference between the nail and the quick.
This picture shows the quick, once you reach this point, you don't need to go any further other than rounding the nail off.
You can buy the Dremel specifically for pet nails from Petsmart or you can buy any Dremel from places like Home Depot or Lowes and just use them on the lower setting with the sand paper heads. If you need help let me know.Grinding = dremel? Hmmmm must look into where to buy! Thanks!
Um, everyone seems to prefer a different one but here are a few:Can you post some links with good dremels, please?
LOL, I think that's real true for many of us.It's all you guys fault that I have become so picky about it