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Best Dog Nail Clippers and Grinders

We evaluated dog nail clippers and grinders to find the ones that get the job done faster and with less stress

By Jenni Gritters

Updated by Kala Herh

Updated February 11, 2025

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Dog with four nail clippers — Our evaluator tried four popular dog nail clippers and grinders on her skittish 9-year-old border collie, Gavyn.

Every dog owner knows the dread that fills your body when you think about cutting your dog’s nails. However, this aspect of pet grooming is essential for preventing unwanted behaviors, health concerns, and orthopedic issues.

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Jenni Gritters

Jenni Gritters is a writer and editor who covers parenting, purchasing, and psychology. You can find her bylines in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Forbes, the Guardian, and beyond. Jenni lives in central Oregon with her two children and her husband.