Pedi Paws Nail Trimmers

[sally]

Hi all

Has anyone on here tried the Pedi Paws Nail Trimmers advertised on TV on their greys? Was just wondering if they were any good for greyhound's nails as I am too scared to clip their nails myself and was wondering if this might be a better alternative

Thanks

Sally

[SJ]

From the reviews and people I have spoken to that have tried them they are as much good as a chocolate teapot!
If you do decide to give one a go though you can pick them up very cheaply on ebay or Amazon.
You may find just clipping a small amount of nail off followed by giving the nail a file with one of those big metal files is an easier and better option.

[Barry ( Baz )]

Hiya Sally,
Those nail trimmers you're talking about, my son bought me one as a New Years present. I've since given it back to him. Firstly, it takes 2 batteries, and unless you use re-chargeable, it's going to cost you a small fortune in batteries, and secondly, it is basically just a small drill type of thing with a round sanding drum attached instead of a drill. I use a Dremel myself ( mains ) which I find is perfect for my Grey's nails, and he lets me do it. So far I haven't hurt him, or made him bleed, as the clippers can and do, so my advice, splash out a bit more in B&Q, or similar. My thoughts only, and may not be the same as someone else's.

Barry

[marytheknee]

Hi Sally,There not popular in the greyhound world,because of the vibration.Those that have tried it have gone backto clippers.

[andyips]

I bought one of those Pedi-paws only very recently at a considerable price of £25! However, on the advice of a friend, i sent it back and managed to get one on Amazon for around £6. A big difference! Verdict? Save your money. Sounded very impressive, but i didn't find it's action particularly impressive. I don't like to use clippers on mine as they have black claws (apart from Sonny) so therefore cannot see the quick so easily.

However a friend recommended a large file which you can get in DIY stores. That is now my preferred method. Slowly but surely.

[alison]

My preferred method is to take Frank to Pat's Ooops! and let him cut them! I used to take him to Wylies and it was a case of getting him in a head lock, wrestling him to the ground and hanging on for dear life, with Ooops! he literally stands there and lets Ooops! cut and dremel away.