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Dog nail clippers

Small Pet Nail Clippers

Safe trimming

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Regular price £9.00 GBP
Sale price £9.00 GBP Regular price £2.00 GBP

You trim without hitting the quick — safety guard: one bleed is enough to make a dog wary for years

They don't slip away just as you cut — a grippy handle, even when they pull the paw back

Their claws stop catching on rugs — an overlong claw catches, breaks and throws the paw's footing off

Stainless steel, non-slip plastic handle — product material

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In stock — Dispatched within 24 hoursEstimated delivery: 14 – 16 November
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  1. Ordered 7 November
  2. Dispatched 9 November
  3. Delivered 14–16 November
Description
Dog nail clippers in stainless steel with a non-slip plastic handle. Overlong nails hit the ground before the paw pad and push the foot out of line. The whole trick is stopping before the quick, which shows through a light nail or appears as a grey dot in the centre.
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Product specifications

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Small Pet Nail Clippers

  • Material Stainless steel, non-slip plastic handle
  • Dimensions 10 cm x 6.5 cm
  • Shape Compact with ergonomic handles
  • Care Wipe with a dry cloth after use to keep the blade sharp
Coupe-Griffes Petit Modèle pour Animaux

Dog nail clippers: trimming without cutting the quick

Overlong nails change a dog's posture: they touch the ground before the pad, the foot shifts out of line, and over time that affects the shoulders and back. The tell-tale sign is the clicking on tiled floors.

The hard part isn't cutting, it's stopping before the quick — the blood vessel that feeds the nail. A single cut that's too short can make a dog wary for years, and that's what guides our choice of dog nail clippers.

Coupe-Griffes Petit Modèle pour Animaux en acier inoxydable, manche en plastique antidérapant

Scissors, guillotine or electric grinder: which to choose

This one is made of stainless steel with a non-slip plastic handle. Compact with ergonomic handles, 10 cm x 6.5 cm — on a light nail the quick shows through; on a black nail, work in small cuts until a grey dot appears in the centre. A safety guard helps; an electric grinder removes the risk altogether but your dog needs to get used to the noise. Complete the kit with a Pet Nail Clippers with LED Light for the paws.

  • Cut in thin slices on a black nail, stopping at the grey dot in the centre
  • Keep styptic powder within reach — a cut that's too short bleeds a lot
  • Hold the paw without pulling it backwards — that's the movement dogs refuse
  • Allow every three to four weeks, before the clicking starts
  • Don't forget the dewclaw: it never wears down on the ground and can curl into the flesh
  • Look after the blade: wipe with a dry cloth after use to keep it sharp
Détail de la matière : acier inoxydable, manche en plastique antidérapant

How often to trim, and how not to put him off

Every three to four weeks is enough for most dogs; a dog that walks a lot on tarmac wears its nails down on its own, except the dewclaw. That dewclaw is exactly the one people forget, and it ends up curling round and growing into the flesh.

For a dog that refuses, do one nail a day, with a treat straight afterwards, without ever forcing. And use the moment to check the pads and the gaps between the toes: a brush run through at that moment is often enough to spot any irritation.

A useful anatomical guide: look at the nail from the side, not from the front. The quick follows the curve and always stops before the point where the nail starts to bend downwards. Cutting at that curve is safe on almost every dog.

FAQ

How do I clean the tool?

Remove the hair after every session and rinse the brush under warm water once a month. A clogged tool pulls more.

What are the exact dimensions?

10 cm x 6.5 cm. Check this measurement against your pet's size: with this kind of accessory, any mismatch shows the moment you use it.

How often should I brush my pet?

Two to three times a week for a short coat, every day during moulting or for a long coat. Regular brushing prevents knots, which can't be untangled without cutting.

What is it made of?

Stainless steel, non-slip plastic handle. The material dictates the care, so check the specifications for the right way to wash it.