Dog nail scissors are great nail trimmers for puppies and toy dog breeds with tiny nails. Shaped like scissors with a groove in the blade for the nail, dog nail scissors are maneuverable, and quick and easy to use. Their slender design make it easy to see and work on extra small dog paws.
The groove in the blade allows for an even pressure around the nail as you cut. This helps prevent the nails from cracking or splitting. However, if your dog has brittle nails that easily break, the best thing is to file or grind rather than clip your dog’s nails.
Another advantage with dog nail scissors is that their design make it easy to access and trim tiny dew claws that have grown into a circle. If your little doggie has other ingrown nails they will work just as well on them.
Dog nail scissors are not as precise as guillotine clippers, but you can still easily avoid cutting into the quick. There is no safety guard to guide the amount of nail cut, so if the quick is not visible, clip by tiny 1/16˝ increments at a time.
It is very important that your dog nail scissors are sharp in order to work properly. If you notice they are going blunt, you should get a new ones before you cut your dog’s nails again or you risk damaging the nails.
Keep in mind that these types of clippers are only suitable for very small dogs that weigh less than around 7 pounds. Dog nails scissors are not strong enough to make a clean cut on thicker nails.
Tips for Selecting the Best Dog Nail Scissors
- Stainless steel blades is a must as they will remain sharper longer.
- Covered handles makes for a more comfortable grip.
- On nails that are dry and brittle and crack easily use a nail grinder or a file manually with a nail file.
- If your little dog has large and thick nails, choose another type of trimmer than dog nail scissors.