Most dogs do not object to nail trimming so much as to the sudden snap of clippers. This tool files the nail down instead, using a rotating emery head and a low-noise motor, which a lot of pets tolerate considerably better than the alternative.

It is small, roughly the size of a marker pen, which matters when you are holding it at an awkward angle with one hand and keeping a paw still with the other.

In the box

The grinder

USB charging cable

Cleaning brush

Lubricating oil

Specifications

Motor: 3.7V, 5W

Charge time: around 1.5 to 2 hours

Runtime: up to 90 minutes per charge

Size: approximately 16.2 x 3 cm

Body: water-resistant plastic

Colours: Blue, Pink, Yellow, White

A realistic note: no tool will make a nervous dog enjoy having its paws held. Introduce it switched off, let them hear it running before it touches a nail, and do a little at a time. Grinding also takes longer than clipping. That is the trade you make for not catching the quick.

Shipping: ships from a US warehouse, typically arriving in around 8 days.