westiemum Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) Hi Guys, Has anyone ever used Pedipaws Nail Trimmer? Are they any good? Or a bit of a gimmick? It looks like a variation on a dremmel but with a casing which might help control. They are quite expensive but could be worth it if they are as good as they say they are. Grateful for any help and advice. Cheers, Westiemum Edited March 28, 2009 by westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becandcharch Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hey I just bought one of these on Ebay. I'll let you know if they are any good. Dont buy from this site, they are $16 on Ebay plus about $7 postage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I've got one of the Ebay ones. It does an ok job on small, soft nails and on puppies. If you're just using them for a touch up between trims, ok but no good for a good file back. Any pressure completely stops the grinding wheel, they're not overly robust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hey thanks guys - really appreciate your advice. Cheers, Westiemum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andisa Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) A friend bought one last week, I tried it out and thought it was absolutely useless. We tried it on a swf and could not do anything. By the time it took to do one paw we could have done about 10 dogs using nail clippers. She took it back. I think she said it was $15. Exact same product as what that link was selling for $80 + p/h. Got to admit when I saw them advertised I thought it sounded great and was looking forward to testing it out - very disappointed with it. I have a dremel and after seeing the difference I would not bother with the cheap versions at all. Love the dremel - worth paying the extra for it. Edited March 28, 2009 by Andisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted March 28, 2009 Author Share Posted March 28, 2009 Thanks Andisa - I think the general opinion is thumbs down - so will save myself the dough I think! Cheers, Westiemum A friend bought one last week, I tried it out and thought it was absolutely useless. We tried it on a swf and could not do anything. By the time it took to do one paw we could have done about 10 dogs using nail clippers. She took it back. Got to admit when I saw them advertised I thought it sounded great and was looking forward to testing it out - very disappointed with it. I have a dremel and after seeing the difference I would not bother with the cheap versions at all. Love the dremel - worth paying the extra for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Thanks for this thread! I was looking at options and I'll probably get a dremel now too. Are there different models or attachments for the dremel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijbiz Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hi, after trying various cheap dremel imitations from Bunnings etc, I eventually invested in a Pet Dremel through Ebay America (didn't do them on the Aussie Ebay at that time - don't know about now). It cost me about $70 aus around 2 years ago and it is brilliant. I was worried the batteries would run out too fast to begin with, but they seem to last well. I just do "maintenance" on my guys nails now every other week. Takes about 5 minutes per dog. Initially they were worried about the noise, but just took it slowly and now they don't bother at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxx'sBuddy Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 i use a dremmel and my dog goes to sleep when i trim her nails with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalMad Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I got one as a freebie, yet to try it, it's huge compared to the dremel i normally use on my dogs nails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdog Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I don't like that ad for the PediPaws trimmer. The people just hold the thing continually on the nails instead of short times, so the nails would heat up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 (edited) I have a dremel and after seeing the difference I would not bother with the cheap versions at all. Love the dremel - worth paying the extra for it. Andrisa said what I was thinking. I like the idea of the protective cover, though. I use a dremel and a guard help to keep enquiring noses off the grinder would be helpful. Wouldn't have it with that little 'nail hole' - I like to be able to see what the nail is doing at the point of contact with the grinder. But a semi-circular guard would be a good idea. Edited March 29, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mademoisellemika Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I thought it was complete rubbish when I saw the ad! The dogs and cats looked so.... "hynotised"... esp the cat! I bought the PedEgg and am so annoyed that I wasted money on that. I trim my pup's nails when she's asleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Paws Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I brought a Sontax Rotary Tool set from Bunnings for just over $20.Similar to a Dremel,just a lot cheaper and it's rechargable and cordless and it just brilliant for the money I previously had a Dremel golf cleaning one that took batteries but I was forever having to replace the batteries so the Sontax one is much better being rechargble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Sontax Rotary Tool set from Bunnings for just over $20. *whispers* would this be helpful for a dog owner who is phobic about trimming nails,and whose dogs' nails are like a bears???????? *slinks away* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I thought it was complete rubbish when I saw the ad! The dogs and cats looked so.... "hynotised"... esp the cat! I bought the PedEgg and am so annoyed that I wasted money on that. I had to laugh at the ad as well. Obviously the animals were drugged or hypnotised. As for the PedEgg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 i have the dremmel golf cleaning kit and it works great - i use rechargable batteries anyway so dont worry about them running down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now