How to use Dog Nail Trimmer | Pet Grooming Tool Kit | Dremel PawControl Dog Nail Grinder and Trimmer, by Deals Mate on YouTube. 3 min 25 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 25 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Charge the grinder fully with the USB cable and power adaptor before the first session. A full charge means you will not stop halfway through the nails.
Fit a sanding band or drum to the EZ twist nose cap and turn it to lock the accessory in place. Pick a finer band for small nails and a coarser one for thick nails.
Clip the 45 degree nail guard onto the tool. It sets the trimming angle and collects dust so you are less likely to grind too far.
Let your dog sniff and hear the grinder while it is off, then switch it on nearby and give treats. Keep this short and calm so the noise does not scare the dog.
Set the variable speed slide switch to a low setting for small dogs or thin nails. Use a higher setting only for large dogs with thick nails.
Hold one paw firmly and press the spinning band against the tip of a nail for one to two seconds at a time. Lift off between touches so the nail does not get hot.
Work around the tip at a slight angle to round the edges. Stop before you reach the quick, the pink area inside the nail that bleeds if cut.
Grind a little on each nail, then give a treat and a break. Repeat over several short sessions rather than forcing all four paws at once.
Switch the tool off, remove the guard and empty the dust. Wipe the grinder and store it with the accessories in the kit.
Tips and common mistakes
Touch the nail for only a second or two at a time and check the tip with your finger, since friction makes the nail hot.
On dark nails, stop and look at the tip often; a small dark dot in the centre means you are close to the quick.
Keep styptic powder nearby in case you nick the quick, and stay calm so the dog does not panic.
Do a little each day for the first week so the dog gets used to the sound and vibration.
Questions
How short should I grind my dog's nails?
Stop when the nail tip is just above the floor line when the dog stands, and never grind into the pink quick. If you see a dark dot in the centre of the nail, stop there.
Can I use the PawControl on cats too?
The kit is sold for dogs and cats, but use the lowest speed and a fine band on cats. Keep sessions very short because cat nails are thin and heat up fast.
What do I do if I make the nail bleed?
Press styptic powder onto the tip and hold gentle pressure for a minute. Give the dog a break and skip that nail until it heals.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
