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Cocker Specific Discussion => Grooming => Topic started by: chrisp on February 13, 2013, 08:32:07 PM
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Hello
Could someone recommend nail clippers etc which I can use to trim Mollies dew claws please? I know there are a few types but not sure which ones are the easiest/safest to use?
Thank you.
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I have guillotine nail clippers but using them frightens the life out of me in case I cut to the quick (literally). I have a styptic pencil to stop any bleeding if that happens but I still find it really scary.
Sorry, that's not much of a recommendation, is it :P
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I use the guillotine type too as have found as they get older their claws get thicker and the scissor type just don't do the job. I try to take a little off at a time as frightened of getting the quick. Having said that its easier said than done if your dog won't keep still! (Hence why I'm getting the vet to give Darcie's a good trim while she's being spayed on Friday!)
Our vet nurse will always do their claws for a small donation to one of the animal charities that they support, so if you're unsure pop Mollie along to your vet and I'm sure they'll help you.
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I have guillotine nail clippers but using them frightens the life out of me in case I cut to the quick (literally). I have a styptic pencil to stop any bleeding if that happens but I still find it really scary.
Sorry, that's not much of a recommendation, is it :P
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I'm just the same. Having cut the quick before and then having to deal with a screaming spaniel and profuse bleeding, I now prefer to pay the experts to do it.
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yes not a job for the
faint-hearted!
me too leaving it with
the professionals :blink:
steffxxx
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Thanks for the replies - had not heard of a 'styptic' pencil before either.
Saw the gullotine ones and the scissor ones but wasn't sure which to get.