Pet Dremel Tool
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in my personal opinion, the dremel for pets is just a cheaply made mass-market item.
if you buy a regular dremel, you get a sturdy, well-made tool, not a flimsy plastic thing. the cordless versions have rechargable battery packs, which is more environmentally friendly (and cheaper in the long run) than using disposable batteries, like the pet tool does.
also, that pet tool has only 2 speed settings, whereas the better dremel models have a variable speed setting that can be adjusted to any speed between 5,000 and 35,000 rpm, which allows you to start on a lower setting to get the pet used to it.
the grinding drums are the same on all models, so when using the regular model there is no more danger for injury than using the pet tool.
if you don't want one of the higher end models, the "mini mite" cordless is still more practical and better made than the pet kit - and the mini mite comes with a rechargable battery pack as well, for about the same price.
if you buy a regular dremel, you get a sturdy, well-made tool, not a flimsy plastic thing. the cordless versions have rechargable battery packs, which is more environmentally friendly (and cheaper in the long run) than using disposable batteries, like the pet tool does.
also, that pet tool has only 2 speed settings, whereas the better dremel models have a variable speed setting that can be adjusted to any speed between 5,000 and 35,000 rpm, which allows you to start on a lower setting to get the pet used to it.
the grinding drums are the same on all models, so when using the regular model there is no more danger for injury than using the pet tool.
if you don't want one of the higher end models, the "mini mite" cordless is still more practical and better made than the pet kit - and the mini mite comes with a rechargable battery pack as well, for about the same price.
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I was wondering if you only had to use the pet dremel tool. Has anyone ever tried using one of the dremel tool they use for our nail at the nail shop? Will that one also work. I seen one in the Sally's Beauty Supply store a couple of days ago. My male pom doesn't like noise so the less noise the better.
I was wondering if you only had to use the pet dremel tool. Has anyone ever tried using one of the dremel tool they use for our nail at the nail shop? Will that one also work. I seen one in the Sally's Beauty Supply store a couple of days ago. My male pom doesn't like noise so the less noise the better.
the only bad part is the nail dust that always seems to shoot right into my eye
Took mine a while to get used to it but its so much better and I worry less about cutting their nails off and having them bleed like mad. I think I picked mine up at walmart adn its the same one we use out in the garage,if it wasn't for chaz loosing the attachments I wouldn't have even bought a new one.
Took mine a while to get used to it but its so much better and I worry less about cutting their nails off and having them bleed like mad. I think I picked mine up at walmart adn its the same one we use out in the garage,if it wasn't for chaz loosing the attachments I wouldn't have even bought a new one.Yes, my dogs were SO HORRIBLE when it came to nail trims. My husband had to hold them and I had to clip. They would squirm and pull their feet away. They HATED it! Now I can do it on my own with a dremel/grinder. I think they really find it relaxing because they fall asleep - they act like they are at the salon LOL!! Here is the link to the one I use. It's cheap, but works well.
http://www.petedge.com/shopping/pro...0&iSubCat=0&iSubSubCat=0&iProductID=4459&AS=1
http://homepages.udayton.edu/~merensjp/doberdawn/dremel/dremel.html
Check out this link. It was a life saver for me when I decided to go this route. I do my Doberman and two Chihuahuas. Those tiny nails: Ya gotta be careful not to burn and only leave on for like 2 seconds before moving onto the next nail. Good luck. Don't forget to condition your dogs to this very slowly.
Check out this link. It was a life saver for me when I decided to go this route. I do my Doberman and two Chihuahuas. Those tiny nails: Ya gotta be careful not to burn and only leave on for like 2 seconds before moving onto the next nail. Good luck. Don't forget to condition your dogs to this very slowly.
Great website thank you so much. I know what you mean about burning their nails. I have two pomeranians are their nails are really small. And also black! So with some of their nails, you can't really see the quick. And that's what I'm really scare about. So I'm going to try this dremel tool for them. Thanks for wishing me luck
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Ok I have had a good read of the link, and i am hoping its what is sitting under my christmas tree at the mo from hubby lol, If it doesnt come with the right bit for doing the nails, what do i ask for in the D.I.Y stores, is it just a sanding band? Never having used one before I am not 100% sure how they work, is it just a end that you but, or is it a sanding paper that wraps around the end? Sorry if I am being a bit blond today lol
The thing you attach is called a mandrel. (sp?) And yes, a sandpaper band. You should get a Dremel with a variety of sizes and attachements. The Dremel I got was about $90.00 and it has an attachment hose thing...metal but flexible and light weight. It is attached to the main Dremel but you have this long, flexible hose thingy so it's easier to work on the nails or any intricate type work. It has a very small mandrel which I put on so I am less likely to miss and hit a pad or catch hair in it. You gotta be careful with that too. If you look at the end of the nail, you can usually see if you're getting close to the quick ahead of time. But if you do them often...like a couple times a week and just a tad, the quick will recede better. I, of course, procrastinate and don't do what I say is a good idea. LOL.
I have a dremel (well, not that brand but exact same thing ) and it's WONDERFUL!!!!! I will never ever use clippers again and my Chihuahua is, I'm sure, grateful for it.
Doberluv...I have that hose thing attachment too. It's much easier to use than the actual tool itself, especially on my dogs tiny nails.
I also want to warn about the hair catching in it. If you have a long haired dog like I do, you want to make sure all long hair is out of the way and all hair is trimmed around the pads and nails.
The very first time I used it my poor babies tail got caught and it was only a fraction of a second before all the hair in the tail was caught up in it and pulling like nothing else. I nearly died of shock.
Luckily Jesse trusted me enough to let me have a second go and he's fine with the whole process. I'm soooooo careful with his hair now though.
Cass.
) and it's WONDERFUL!!!!! I will never ever use clippers again and my Chihuahua is, I'm sure, grateful for it. Doberluv...I have that hose thing attachment too. It's much easier to use than the actual tool itself, especially on my dogs tiny nails.
I also want to warn about the hair catching in it. If you have a long haired dog like I do, you want to make sure all long hair is out of the way and all hair is trimmed around the pads and nails.
The very first time I used it my poor babies tail got caught and it was only a fraction of a second before all the hair in the tail was caught up in it and pulling like nothing else.
I nearly died of shock. Luckily Jesse trusted me enough to let me have a second go and he's fine with the whole process. I'm soooooo careful with his hair now though.
Cass.