How to choose a dog clipper

A happy dog ​​is a healthy and well-groomed favorite pet. If the first item cannot be avoided without regular visits to the vet, then the second one can be saved on visiting specialized hairdressing salons. It is enough to purchase the necessary tools for the procedures. One of them is a trimmer for dogs.

What is the feature of the tool

Ordinary scissors for grooming dogs will not work - there is a risk of injuring the animal. And an ordinary hair clipper on a person’s head cannot be used either - dog hair is distinguished by its length and thickness, which means that the “human” model can simply fail after experimenting with it.

Meanwhile, to get rid of the old hair from the dogs should be at least twice a year.Each time to turn to professional groomers is quite expensive, and the psychological state of the animal should be taken into account. Some work can be done independently with the help of a dog clipper at home.

Devices called dog grooming trimmers are small devices with adjustable nozzles. This feature allows you to choose the length at which the wool will be cut.

The tool allows you to:

• keep wool clean and tidy;
• remove old undercoat and shedding wool;
• keep the guard hair;
• correct irregularities in hard to reach places.

What are the trimmers for dogs

The main classification of such devices is the division of devices into manual and electromechanical models. From the first, everything is clear: simple, ergonomic design, affordable price, and it is intended for infrequent use. This option can be chosen if the dog is very afraid of the noise of an electrical device.

If there are several dogs, or there is a desire to engage in a haircut, as a business, it is necessary to choose an electric variant. It is presented in the following interpretations.

1. Rotary devices - very powerful and reliable.They are designed for long-term work. They have a cooling system that will not allow the device to overheat. Rotary trimmer is perfect for thick and tough wool. More often than not, they are the main breeds of dogs.
2. Vibration option less powerful, and it is not recommended to use for professional work. There is a significant drawback - a very difficult knife replacement.
3. Battery model it is necessary not only for use in places where there is no electricity nearby, but also to work the wool in hard-to-reach places: on the muzzle, paws and ears. Usually the charge lasts only for an hour of work.
4. Also on the market pendulum machineshowever, they are not very popular. In addition, they are not intended for use at home.

How to cut the claws

Separate work requires the claws of the animal - with excessive length, they will begin to break off, and the dog will hurt itself. For this we need special scissors - claw trimmer. "Human" manicure does not fit - they just will not take a solid nail plate of the animal. These handheld devices are found in the following versions.

1. Sawing is used to grind off the claws of a pet. Working with him usually does not give the pet any discomfort.
   

2. The guillotine claws are simply clipped. Replaceable blades are used for this.
   
3. The gear works similarly to the guillotine, the difference is only in the cutting edge.

In the second and third cases, a special hemostatic powder should be prepared before the procedure - it will have to be poured directly into the wound.

What is suitable for small breeds

However, not all dogs can be trimmed. For smaller breeds (pug, toy terrier and so on) you can use furminator. Outwardly, this device looks like a clipper, but in fact, it is a comb-trimmer. Its main mission is to capture the fallen dead hair, which the device is able to get from the deepest areas of the undercoat.

The invention of American groommers has proven itself in practice - it removes up to 90% of all dead hair. According to user feedback, such a manual trimmer gives the animal much more comfort, unlike a puhokerka or a regular comb.Specially designed teeth will not damage the guard hair, and the result of the dropped undercoat will remain a ball of wool on a comb and can be easily removed.

There are also mandatory recommendations for choosing a device.

1. Should be considered tooth length. Short-haired breeds choose devices with short teeth. For long-haired babies (for example, Pekingese), respectively, are long.
2. Must choose maxi-furminator with a width of at least 6.8 cm. Smaller options are already used for combing cats.

The nuances of choice

Before you buy a device, it should be carefully considered - it should not have any chips or scratches. Rust is also not acceptable. The quality indicator is also what steel the blades are made of.

The device must comfortably in your hand - this will not happen without a convenient pen. The trimmers for claws must have a loop, directly into which the claw is inserted (it must fit your pet).

It is very important that the device has a minimum level of noise - the pet may panic from loud noises.

Immediately before the procedure itself, the dog should be examined - there should be no inflammation or damage on its skin.With the pet it is necessary to talk very gently and calm him down if he starts to get nervous. Over time, the pet will even love the procedure and will always look beautiful and well-groomed.