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Thank you for this guide. I have had my bichon nails dremeled almost every week since I brought her home. Which specific dremel model would recommend for a small dog? Hi Karin, in the video I am using an older corded Dremel similar to a I am happy with the function and battery life of the If you have more questions let me know. Hello Jennifer, thank you for asking. I believe any foodsafe oil will work, or even a little bit of vaseline. The main idea is to moisturize the nails to prevent cracking and splitting — and to use an oil that is safe if the dog licks away any slight excess.
As a Doberman owner, I introduce mine to the Dremmel very young. First with no power on then gradually. And in the very beginning patience is a virtue. I will do one nail per session and stop. Then next day try 2 nails and stop. And a treat or two during each session makes it a reward time rather than a scary time. What a great article and video. I am going to start using your suggestions to train my girls so that I can do their nails. I had them to the vet recently and even though I have their nails clipped regularly when groomed they were very long.
The vet said this is a common problem that she sees. The vet had to cut their nails short which made them bleed and I am sure it hurt them. Now that they are short I am going to start doing it myself. Thank you so much for the note. I am thrilled you are inspired by the article. As long as you use lots of treats, your girls should relax into the practice! After I apply it to the finished tips of his nails, I release him from my lap, and let him lick the last little bit of oil.
Thank you Emma for the clear concise explanation. The video was a big help too.
My dog who is six years old has been having his nails dremeled since he was a pup.. I have decided to step up to the plate so I can be a bit more consistent with trimmings. Thank you for the comment, I am so happy to share my findings! I know — it is so much more often than I thought too.
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I think you will be too! And hopefully doing it yourself, you will save a little bit of money, too! Let me know how it goes. Thank you so much for your article! My french bulldog tore a nail when he was a puppy, and ever since has been deathly afraid of clippers.
His nails got so long they were curling towards his pads. I just dremeled the first time today and it was a success! My main goal is to make his quicks retreat back to a manageable length. Do you think if I do it every days, it should work?
Aww I love Frenchies! Poor little guy. I am so excited that the first Dremeling was a success! Definitely continue to keep it positive by giving him lots of little high-value treats every time you Dremel. To safely and gently urge the quicks to retreat, Dremel on a strict schedule of every days. Mark it on your calendar or program your phone to remind you. You will soon get the hang of how much to do from experience — just be sure to use the tips suggested:.
That will be your best shot. Good luck!
And please let me know how it goes, and if you have any questions! Hi, I was trying to see which dremel to buy for my dog. I was looking on amazon and saw a series. Should I also buy a quick stopper to stop bleeding should it happen? Thank you so much! Hi Rachel, Thank you for writing!
Any of the cordless or corded models that have RPM between 5 — 20 or 25 are great. The is 2-speed, which will suit your needs just fine.
I own this model and use it for travel because it is light. I am going to update the article above to include all of this information, thanks to your comment!
Start very slow and have someone feed him lots of little treats as you go. If you Dremel a little bit every days on a strict schedule, it is possible to see the quick retreat a little bit. It should be rare to see blood, but if you do, definitely, a quick-stop product would be good to have on hand. However it is best to go in tiny bursts, with no applied pressure, and to stop the second the nail begins to feel soft, the white tip shows, and especially if the dog shows any sensitivity.
Let me know if you have any other questions! Thank you so much for this helpful video. After watching your video several times, I am still a little confused exactly how I should be approaching the nail. Are you mostly touching the bottom of the nail? Do you touch the sides also?
Thanks in advance for any help you can give; seeing your dog so relaxed gave me hope that this might be the answer for mine. Lynn That olive oil tip was great too! I really appreciate you writing. That is really helpful. Here is my routine: alternate between the nails on one foot to prevent each nail from overheating. You are targeting primarily flat across the bottom of the nail. Once the nails on the foot are short enough, I then smooth in a circular motion the sides of the nail.
So basically, touch the end of each nail multiple times, and when short enough, move the dremel carefully in a circular motion around the sides of the nail a few times, slightly more on the underside of the nail, and at a slight angle so you are smoothing the nail to make the end rounded. I have a 5 speed Dremel so I think I am good there but my husband purchased a Chain Saw Sharpening Stone rather than the bands you show here.
The grind number is Do you think this will be ok to use for her nails? I think his reasoning is that these stones will last longer which does make sense but I want to be sure. Please let me know so I can get started on our new 3 day practice of grinding. Thanks for writing! Your Dremel sounds great. You should be able to easily swap out the stone for a mandrel with sandpaper, which is inexpensive. The main concern with the stones are the heat they generate.
The inside of the nail is very sensitive, and the heat can cause considerable pain when you get close to the quick.
So a few years back I made a change; I switched from using nail clippers to a dremel. Did it make trimming my dogs nails more fun? Well, no. Dr. Murray Matheson, Veterinarian: How to file/Dremel your dogs nails.
Hi Emma, thanks so much for getting back to me.