Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool
Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool
Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool Reviews
I love the Dremel Nail Groomer! It is a veritable dream to use when compare with dog nail clippers because there is no danger of clipping the quick. Here are a few things of note:
1. Some dogs don’t like the sound, not a problem for my pups but something you might want to think about. Do not use it on Fluffy until they are comfortable with the sound. You can use lots of treats to encourage proximity if needed. When Fluffy ignores (or better yet investigates) the Dremel your good to go.
2. Have lots of treats handy (I use a high quality, small bite dog food as cheap treats-adjust regular feedings if needed). Treat Fluff often until they get use to the feel.
3. Use low speed and make early sessions short. One paw or so.
4. Sand in short, 1 or 2 second burst to prevent uncomfortable heat build up from the friction and to avoid the possibility of sanding off too much nail (the latter hasn’t been a problem for me so far, but I have run into the former and the dog didn’t like it).
5. Expect nail dust.
6. On low, accidental sanding of fingers feels funny but doesn’t hurt! (Yep I’ve done it… lots. I haven’t needed high speed, so don’t know its effect.)
7. Two words: Rechargeable Batteries (Energizer NiMHs Rock)!! I’m not having the battery problems others are complaining about. With two medium sized dogs and several months of twice monthly trims I’ve only changed the batteries once. If you don’t get rechargeable get batteries intended for high power consumption electronics.
I have Dremeled my dog’s nails since he was a pup and there is no better way to do it. However, this item is cheap and weak and runs through batteries. Just do yourself a favor a get a Dremel that will do the job well in the first place. It costs a bit more, but is well worth it in reliability and saved aggravation. The one you want is the Dremel MultiPro Cordless 7700-02. (You don’t need the 50 accessories that come with it for your dog’s nails, but I’ve only seen it sold that way and that’s how it’s sold on Amazon.)
The two keys here are that it is a 7.2V Dremel so it is much stronger and better suited for large dogs, and it comes with a rechargeable battery pack so you don’t have to replace batteries. Plus, you’ll have a real Dremel around the house and you will definitely find other uses for it once you have it. Although the MultiPro may be more expensive initially, you will save money in the long run. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself for getting the better tool.
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