I use a nail file for Honey's nails and she is absolutely fine with it and it really does work, I use it to take a bit off the nail and then to smooth the sides. It's so much easier.

 

i can't see how it would hurt, the pedipaws is basically the same thing, it'll be a lot of work/take a long time though

 

It won't be to bad. It beats turning on a belt sander and making them run in place.

 

now THAT is a good idea, lol, i actually thought about finding some sort of emery board like tape and sticking it to clover's treadmill...

 

This is by far the best thing I've ever heard lol.. Trimmed nails and exercise!

 

lol, I was also thinking on the lines of tieing them to the bumper and dragging them down the street. Would that be considered cruel and unusual????

 

vacation style? nah, that dog loved it!

 

I wonder if I could put roller skates on Betty and take her for walks then.

 

it's worth a try... it's always worth a try...

 

 

:rofl: i can just see betty in roller skates...

 

I may have a new photoshop opportunity.

 

The pedipaw was laughable on my hounds nails, the dremel works so fast and you can actually get them short without blood or pain. This link has some great info on how to use one and get the nails very short.
DoberDawn.com

 

The dremel is louder then the pedipaws and the noise what scared my hounds. I will fire up my cordless dremel and see if I can get near them.

Thanks for the info.

 

I will start this evening when I decide to roll out of bed.

 

kiwi is stupid and a half when you try to clip her, so a good run around the block usually allows us to skip a clip.

I've always just used clippers. So no help here.

 

One of the most important precautions is to keep the dog's nails trimmed. Long nails cause a dog to spread his or her toes when they walk.Nails that are too long can also have an effect on the dog’s weight distribution. Long nails cause the weight to be placed onto the back of the feet. Dogs can slip and injure themselves. :\
It is important to keep the hair between the dog’s pads trimmed. If the hair it not trimmed, it makes it easier for snow and ice to stick to the fur and build up into clumps or balls.Dog owners must perform routine daily foot pad checks, especially during the winter months. Ice and snow melt products made from rock salt can cause a dog’s pads to dry out and crack. These cracks provide an ideal environment for snow, ice and grit to accumulate. The accumulation of debris can cause sore feet, blistering and infections. A daily examination of the feet can help you find problems and treat them before they become serious.There are commercial products that can be applied to a dog’s pads to keep them supple. A light layer of Vaseline can be used to accomplish the same thing.It is a good idea to wash your dog’s feet after a nice walk on the street, or even the park.
Dogs that love to be outdoors in winter can benefit from a pair of good boots. Not only will the boots protect the food pad surfaces. Boots can help the dog retain its body heat and lessen the threat of hypothermia. Most dogs will require a “breaking in period” to get used to wearing boots. However, once they do get used to them, they’ll be glad to lift their feet so you can help them get ready for their romp outdoors.No matter what you do, dogs can still injure their foot pads and their nails :I but anyway I really hope that I helped you.