So, which one is best when it comes to trimming your dog’s long nails? The clippers or the grinder? Some may prefer the nail clipper while others prefer the grinder and what about the dogs, what do they prefer?
We investigate to see which one is preferred more by dogs as well as their owners. So let’s take a closer look without wasting any more time.
Dog Nail Grinder vs. Clipper
Nail Clipper
This type of tool to get rid of those long nails has been used among dog owners for many years. It is available with a lot of extra features to make it safe to use for clipping your dog’s nails.
There are two basic types of nail clippers available: the scissor clipper and the guillotine type. The guillotine type is the typical type that is the easiest to use, and scissor-type is used mostly for nails that are too long.
Pros
- With a dog nail clipper, you can quickly clip the nails before the dog gets too restless and runs off
- Nail clippers are noiseless and will not scare the dog away or make them shy away, so you can get a clean cut
- Dog nail clippers do not need any electric power when you want to cut them, except for some elbow grease
Cons
- Because you can quickly clip the nails, you can also easily clip into the quick and hurt the dog unintentionally
- Dog nail clippers are much cheaper than you will pay for a good dog nail grinder, and you can get good quality clippers at a low price
- Some dogs have very hard nails, and the clipper might sometimes struggle to cut through them, which could result in hurting the dog
- When the dog nail clippers get blunt, it is difficult to cut the nails, and to sharpen it will be difficult
Dog Nail Grinder
Many people prefer the nail grinder for bigger dogs that are quite docile and are not scared easily. Some nail grinders are available with the chargeable option to make them mobile to be used even without a power outlet close by. They come with batteries that will hold a charge for quite a number of grinding sessions without the need for a recharge.
Pros
- When using a grinder, you can do the job slowly and make sure you are not grinding into the quick
- Dog nail grinders will be able to grind away, even the toughest nails that a dog might have
- The dog nail trimmer allows you to get the nails off and remove any sharp points that might scratch someone
- When the sanding paper or the stone gets used up, you just replace it with a new one; there is no need for sharpening
- If well cared for, these grinders should last for a very long time and will, in the end, save you some money.
- In the long run, you will be able to control the length of your dog’s nails
Cons
- Dog nail grinders are noisy, and that might just scare some dogs away or make them be on edge
- You need to have a power outlet close at hand when you use grinders to trim the dog’s nails if they do not use the rechargeable option
- This device uses electric power and a motor and might get hot if it is used for too long periods at a time
- Dog nail grinders might be quite expensive compared to the cheaper options with nail clippers for dogs
- It might take some time before you have the nails at the preferred length for your dog
Conclusion
There are numerous positive and negative points for both these tools when it comes to trimming a dog’s nails. But a few points stand out and are worth mentioning again to determine the outcome.
- For smaller dogs and those dogs that might get scared by the noise of a grinder, it might be better to use the nail clippers
- Those dogs with darker nails might benefit more from the grinder because you will not so easily grind into the quick
Hopefully, this will help you make a decision when it is time to choose the right tool for the job.
