pet owners have been spending a lot more time with their dogs during the pandemic, causing some to take up grooming their furry friends at home. we consulted experts about how to cut your dog’s nails at home and found some of the best dog nail trimmers on the market right now. they’re designed with a blade that has a 45 degree angle to help prevent you from nicking your dog’s quick and cutting too close to it. the trimmers …

the gopets nail clippers are a professional-grade pair of nail clippers designed for dogs with all nail types and thicknesses. these clippers have a safety sensor that helps protect the quick, reducing the chance of cutting too deeply and causing the nail to bleed. otherwise, we find the boshel ba-ncoo3 dog nail clippers to be the best dog nail clippers with a sensor for the money. the fur goodness sake dog nail clippers are a plier-style pair of dog nail …

you can choose from two speeds and three ports, which makes it easy to customize the grinder to your pet’s needs. the grinder is lightweight and easy to use and reviewers like that it’s battery operated. one of the top advantages a nail grinder has over a pair of clippers is that it can give your dog’s nails a soft-rounded edge that won’t snag on furniture or clothing. the grinder has an adjustable safety guard cover to protect your fingers …

using a nail grinder—if your pet will tolerate the sound and feel—is a method that makes it all but impossible to accidentally cut your dog. in our tests we preferred to remove the sheath for maximum maneuverability, but if your dog is willing to sit still, the tidiness resulting from the sheath is a solid bonus. but not all dogs are comfortable around the noise and vibration of a grinder—and the friction can cause both the nail and the bit …

akc is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc.org. nail trimming is an essential part of dog grooming, and trim nails are one clear sign of your dog’s good health and hygiene. since nail trimming can be an anxiety-laden experience for many dogs, start handling your puppy’s feet and trimming their nails when they’re young, so they become accustomed to the process. tip: you …