Dog Nail Polish - is it different to human polish?

[helen-rose]

Hi all
I have seen nail polish for dogs on the market and I was wondering is this any different from human nail polish? what makes it suitable for dogs - is it because it is not harmful if they eat it?
Also do dogs try to lick/chew it off or are they ok with it?
thanks

 

[2pups622]

I think's it's no chemicals Or smells.

 

[Fran101]

Ya, I asked kenyas groomer about this. its used because if ingested, it won't cause any problems. also, there is no chemical smell

 

[Giny]

Like said above, and also they dry really fast!

 

[dogsarebetter]

the nail polish we use for dogs smells stronger than human nail polish!

 

[Brattina88]

I think it just dries faster ?

 

[misfitz]

If it's less smelly and chemicall-y why aren't we using it on people?

 

[dogsarebetter]

in my experience it is more chemicall-y and smelly.
not just one brand. we have tried four different brands!

 

[Fran101]

If it's less smelly and chemicall-y why aren't we using it on people?

its not as good. it doesn't give as pretty a sheen/color and doesn't last as long lol while i was doing kenyas nails i got curious and did my pinkie

 

[FoxyWench]

when i play with rubies nails i use people nailpolish becuase the doggy stuff literally made her sneeze alot and gave me a headache...
the only difference i saw was that the doggy one dried faster, but i wasnt impressed with coverage and needed a couple of coats still...

ive found using the "quick set" spray (whcih is just clipper cool in a different bottle lol) on human nail polish works best...BUT probbaly not a good choice for a grooming place or somwhere that they might have to put them into a crate for drying time...i keep ruby on the counter after i do heres and wait for all paws to completly dry before setting her down.

 

[dogsarebetter]

FoxyWench
Davis makes a nail polish that only needs 1 coat even on black nails. it drys in about 30 seconds too.
but it smells super strong.

 

[Grab]

I've used both dog and human polish on Ginger's nails. The dog polish does dry fast, but it sometimes needs more than one coat.