Has anyone used these clippers on parrots? I have a large cockatoo with thick nails. Don't know how they compare to dog nails.
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I have not used them on anything or anyone but my dog. Sorry, not able to help you. Good luck.
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I cannot imagine your bird has nail thicker and tougher than my two golden Retievers. These clippers will work just fine.
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One of our Standard Poodles has very thick nails and it was no problem cutting them.
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I have used these for quite some time now and would buy again. Not for any bird bigger than a cockatiel or love birds etc. I have canaries and finches. Two canaries can eat at the same time and four finches. Just not tall enough for very big birds.
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dogs usually have very thick nails - i wouldn't recommend using these clippers on one.
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i thought it was fine, but im not trimming a kitten. my poodles are experienced with clippers so were no problem. my horse doesn't like them around her ears but she wouldnt like them anyway! I really like the clippers, after 2 dogs they did get pretty hot but the dogs didn't seem to care.
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I have a Lab and a Poodle. I bought two sizes. They work well on both of my pets. My poodle has black nails and the labs is more of a transparent nail. I clip the ends in one good strong clip, then I use a dremel to grind them down shorter and smooth them out. I can only attest for what I've actually used them on. I hope this helps.
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I would not use it for a cockatoo. The bard are really weak. My IRN can bend them very easily and I would be afraid a large bird would just break them. My bird does not try and bend them or chew on them it is from climbing on them.
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They work waaaaay better. I think they have a faster clipping speed, so they will go through much thicker hair. I tried using human clippers on my dog...they got stuck in her hair immediately and didn't work at all. I purchased the Andis clippers and they go right through her hair, like a hot knife through butter. �
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These clippers should work fine for what you need. My professional groomer friends use them at their shops for all breeds. I use them on Irish and English Setters and they work great. I think they would work nicely for light trimming on my horse too.
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They do (as per the picture, I'm pretty sure I have the same clipper, but might be an older model as I've had them a bit over a year), but they're very tight. I almost returned them because I couldn't get them on. Took them to my local groomer and she got it on. Basically, put it on opposite from how the directions say (ie. starting in back versus front, or vice versa). I use them on my goats. It has a hard time with the undercoat, but it works. I dont think either of those dog breeds are typically double-coated... so it should work fine. It works great on coarse goat hair... just has trouble with the downy fluff - but seems all clippers struggle with that. They do (as per the picture, I'm pretty sure I have the same clipper, but might be an older model as I've had them a bit over a year), but they're very tight. I almost returned them because I couldn't get them on. Took them to my local groomer and she got it on. Basically, put it on opposite from how the directions say (ie. starting in back versus front, or vice versa). I use them on my goats. It has a hard time with the undercoat, but it works. I dont think either of those dog breeds are typically double-coated... so it should work fine. It works great on coarse goat hair... just has... » Read More They do (as per the picture, I'm pretty sure I have the same clipper, but might be an older model as I've had them a bit over a year), but they're very tight. I almost returned them because I couldn't get them on. Took them to my local groomer and she got it on. Basically, put it on opposite from how the directions say (ie. starting in back versus front, or vice versa). I use them on my goats. It has a hard time with the undercoat, but it works. I dont think either of those dog breeds are typically double-coated... so it should work fine. It works great on coarse goat hair... just has trouble with the downy fluff - but seems all clippers struggle with that. « Show Less
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Yes, although it takes time at least for my Golden Retriever to get used to the motor sound and most dogs are nervous about their feet and nails. Patience and short sessions? BTW, I more often us this B&D; on my toe nails when my large nail cutter can't do it. One last thought, I bought an extra large dog nail cutter with extra leverage and just do a few nails at a time. It is much faster if you have the leverage to get through with one squeeze. Then use the B&D; to smooth the cut edges?
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I have two black German Shepherd dogs with thick black nails and the safari professional pet nail trimmer cuts through all of their nails without any problems. This is a very strong and very sharp nail trimmer.
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Oh no, this blade is super sharp and I would never use these trimmers on a dog's nails. You could do serious damage because they are not arched to fit a dog claw. P.S I am a nail tech and I use a dremmel file on low while holding each claw very firm to prevent vibration. Make sure the dremmel file is spinning upward/outward and start with a little off every week. I have my boyfriend hold our beagles while we do this. There is also a "pedi paw" you can get and that works ok but I prefer the dremmel tool because it is electric and spins faster but it does get hot! Use cardboard file cylinder bits found at the beauty supply or online. Oh no, this blade is super sharp and I would never use these trimmers on a dog's nails. You could do serious damage because they are not arched to fit a dog claw. P.S I am a nail tech and I use a dremmel file on low while holding each claw very firm to prevent vibration. Make sure the dremmel file is spinning upward/outward and start with a little off every week. I have my boyfriend hold our beagles while we do this. There is also a "pedi paw" you can get and that works ok but I prefer the dremmel tool because it is electric and spins faster but it does get hot! Use cardboard file... » Read More Oh no, this blade is super sharp and I would never use these trimmers on a dog's nails. You could do serious damage because they are not arched to fit a dog claw. P.S I am a nail tech and I use a dremmel file on low while holding each claw very firm to prevent vibration. Make sure the dremmel file is spinning upward/outward and start with a little off every week. I have my boyfriend hold our beagles while we do this. There is also a "pedi paw" you can get and that works ok but I prefer the dremmel tool because it is electric and spins faster but it does get hot! Use cardboard file cylinder bits found at the beauty supply or online. « Show Less
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I wouldn't really recommend it. They have a distinctive curve, whereas toenail clippers are more straight across.
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My two conures destroyed their ladder toy. And that's exactly what it's designed to do. As I'm learning, birds need to forage and use their beaks as they would do in the wild. This is one of the first toys my birds had in their cage and I need to get another one soon...Don't worry about the metal clips, your bird will not be able to get through with its beak. Enjoy your bird!!
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Yes extremely quiet and sharp! They make such a clean cut with little effort. So many nail clippers end up splintering the nail because they're not sharp enough and you have to press so hard on some that it seems painful for the animals. These are really great!
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YES! It's as easy as any clippers are. I can't imagine it being any easier. YouTube "how to clip dog nails" The most difficult thing is not clipping too short and getting the quick of the nail. The quick is where vascular tissue is inside the nail. If you clip too much, you will get the quick and your dog may bleed a bit. Think like you trimmed your own nails to much. Just go easy, not too much.
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I don't know how thick the nails are but I have two dogs and normal clippers won't cut their nails or if it did it splintered the end. These have worked great so far