Perfect Paws from Bamboo

Perfect Paws, from Bamboo, is the newest tool to come on the market for pet nail care.  Having never used a dremel style nail trimmer, I was pretty impressed by the amount of power the tool carried with just a couple of batteries.  The unit fits nicely in your hand, and offers several speeds and two different grinding surfaces.  You can use the small holes on the sides for the rotating stone, or the wide open surface at the top, depending on how much grinding you need to do and the size of your pet's nails.

We tried the trimmer on Lula first, and while she didn't really mind the sound or feel of the tool, it took a long time to make any impact on her gigantic nails.  She did tolerate it much more than she does her clippers, and the gradual grinding action means I wouldn't have cut her to the quick.  Then, we tried it on Buckley, but his anxiety over the sound or feel of the vibration on his feet was too much.  (Buckley's not a fan of his feet being touched, so no surprise there.

But then, we tried it on little Guizmo, the Maltipoo.  His mom sat on the couch with him, and used the trimmer while she was watching TV--and Guizmo fell asleep while the tool was in use!  The unit is that quiet and that painless that this little guy actually fell asleep!!

So, if your dog is not averse to vibrations, and you prefer a more gentle, mild nail trimmer, you might want to try Perfect Paws.  You can't overdo it, which means less over-trimming and messy clean up.