nail file for my dog?

I use dog nail grinder. Found one in this article ***Link Removed*** Its is called Lucky tail nail grinder. It works so well, makes trimming process easier and less painful for a dog.

I have an 3-speed dremmel from Harbor Freight Tools. If your dogs have long hair, be sure not to get the hair caught up in the dremmel. You can pull a woman's knee high stocking over the nails up to the foot to get the hair out of the way, exposing just the nails. On my small dogs, I use the dremmel on low. When I had bigger dogs, I used it on medium. You can buy replacement sanding rounds at Home Depot or Lowes.

Yikes..that would hurt! Good luck next time the dog sees the dremmel!

LOL! It hasn't happened in years but when we first started using a dremmel it did happen once. And yes, it was QUITE the challenge after that! Years later we have no issues.

I let my dog run on our gravel drive way to his heart's content. Not only does he get the exercise he need but I don't have to ever worry about his nails.

Crowe wrote:
Plug in Dremel. One upside is if you cut too close to the quick it cauterizes the nail.

Yikes..that would hurt! Good luck next time the dog sees the dremmel!

Thanks for the replies. We have small dogs.

My vet uses a Dremel and for what it's worth Dremel actually makes a version specifically for pet nail grooming. The model # is 7300-PT, it's cordless and cost $25 at home depot.

If you check your local beauty supply, a cordless dremel will likely be less expensive than a pet supply. For a large dog, though, you will need the pet version.

Boxer Lovers wrote:
Oster makes an adjustable speed electric dog nail kit. Like a Drimmel. Several small sanding wheels. No sharp edges. Check at a pet supply store.

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It sounds like dremel is the way to go. I didn't know they made a rechargeable dremel. I'll look into that.
Thanks so much for all the great replies.