Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool

Brand: Dremel
Feature

* Cordless pet nail grooming kit; two speeds of 7,000 and 14,000 rpm
* Quick and easy way to trim pet’s nails with rotary action
* Lightweight plastic casing (requires 4 AA batteries, not included)
* Includes 5 grinding drums, wrench for changing
* 1 pound; 2-year warranty

Product Description
Its a rare human who actually enjoys clipping a dogs nails; and rarer still, the dog who enjoys it. Enter Dremels cordless groomer, a quiet, battery-powered rotary tool that gently grinds down your pets nails without cutting. We happen to know a particular hound named Sophie whos endured more than her share of cracked nails and bleeding nail beds, the result of the standard guillotine-type nail trimmers. Though she was a bit wary of the Dremel, she sniffed at it and decided it was harmless. Then we set it on the floor and turned it on. Sophie seemed concerned for a minute, but then lost interest. We let her get used to the sound of the Dremel for a few minutes, then got down to business. We expected her to cringe and pull away when we took paw in hand, for what usually follows is not pleasant for her. She submitted reluctantly at first to the Dremel, probably expecting the worst, but once we distracted her with a piece of rawhide, she forgot about the nail hubbub and let us carry on. The whole thing was quick and painless, which made a change for Sophie, and was actually kind of soothing for the humans, which definitely made a change for us. We followed the advice in the manual and alternated between two paws at a time, not keeping the abrasive on any nail for more than a couple of seconds, and we made sure each nail was cool before grinding it a second time. If we had a criticism, it would be to wish only that Dremel would include the -inch drum for larger dogs like Sophie as well as the smaller one. Other than that, its a tail-wagger.

Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool Review
My roommate had two `shelties’ (that my cat would terrorize). He uses this nail groomer once a month along with brushing their teeth! Yeah, they love to have their teeth cleaned, but one of the dogs shakes violently whenever her nails are being trimmed, as it only takes one bad cut with the clippers to freak out your dog. However, he just spends a few minutes grinding their little toenails and they seem really happy with the attention. As I mentioned, these are small dogs and very obedient, but I can’t see how this wouldn’t work for any dog. As for my cat, “Scratchy” – she runs screaming and hides at just the slightest sound of this thing.

I just ordered this tool last week and followed the tips of others (getting my dog used to the noise, giving her treats, only working for very short periods). Of course, the treats were “scarfed down” very quickly and then she wanted to quit. The solution!! I lined a bowl with peanut butter! Not much, just enough to keep her busy for awhile. It allowed me to work longer & she didn’t even care that I was playing with her feet. When the bowl was cleaned, we were both ready to quit. I’ll do this every few days until her nails are perfectly trimmed. Hope this works for you, too.

I have four dogs, which means having their nails clipped by a professional can get a little pricey, but doing it myself was not fun for them or me! They ran when I got the clippers out…they hated them. When the Dremel arrived, I followed the instructions and just turned it on and held it in my hand. They came up and sniffed it and soon became bored with it. Next, I tried filing… no struggle, no fear. Precaution, though, trim the hair around the nails. If it catches hair, it grabs it and wraps it around the grinder. It pulls their hair and it can be difficult to get it untangled.

The sanders included are small, so you will need coarse 1/2 bands for any pet larger than a toy breed. I have a dobe/aussie mix (large nails) that has disliked getting his nails trimmed since being a puppy. I need to replace the batteries after every other use or else the speed is not fast enough to grind his thick nails. After each use, I also disconnect the battery piece from the handle to retain the charge. Once familiar with the buzzing, my dog definitely prefers a Dremel versus a nail clipper. It is also difficult to hit the quick of the nail if you use a light touch. I like the cordless feature because it’s easier to handle and easy to transport. However, I would suspect a corded Dremel would produce a more constant rotation. All in all, a good product with the exception of battery life. I resolved that by using rechargeable batteries. However, this product would work best with smaller breed dogs or cats.

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