Our Favorite Nail Grinder, From the Brand Groomers Swear By
With over two decades of positive reviews in the grooming industry, what’s not to love?
Trimming your dog’s nails is rarely a walk in the park. Between all the loud buzzing and nail dust flying, frankly, we understand why they slide themselves under the couch like a seal whenever you’re headed for the outlet with trimmer in hand.
But, as most pet parents know, keeping your pup’s nails from becoming creepily (and uncomfortably) overgrown is not only imperative to maintaining their good looks, it’s also integral to their overall health. If they get caught on a piece of furniture or on a loose thread on the carpet, your dog’s nail is at risk of being ripped clean off, which can be very painful.
Aside from that, nails that aren’t regularly trimmed run the risk of putting excess pressure on your dog’s nail beds, which can mess with your dog’s alignment over time and make walking an obstacle. Ultimately, your dog’s nails need to be trimmed regularly, capiche? Now, what supplies to procure: We spoke with premiere groomer, Ani Corless of NYC’s Luxury Groomer to get the download on which nail grinder to opt for.
“Dremel grinders is something that, in my 24 years of grooming, everyone I know uses,” shared Corless. “We used to always use the ones from the hardware store before they started making them for pets.” Though she only recommends the heavy duty ones still sold at hardware stores for groomers or people with large dogs with very thick nails.
The Dremel nail grinders sold at pet supply stores tend to have a guard that prevents pet hair from getting caught in it: “They’re super reliable. They’re powered down so they’re not as loud and scary. They’ve added the guard, which for the consumer is a good safety thing,” says Corless.
The Dremel PawControl Dog Nail Grinder comes with a nine piece grooming set, so you can customize your pup’s grooming routine by buffing, grinding, and filing away their snaggly nails. It’s quiet enough for even the most anxious dog and lightweight so you can bring it with you if you plan to travel with your dog in tow. As far as grooming accessories that are safe, efficient, and pup-friendly, the Dremel grinder is as good as it gets.
