As a pet owner, one of the most important jobs of taking care of your pet is grooming. While the typical dog only requires a bath every 1-3 months, with some requiring it more frequently, you’ll need to trim their nails every 3-4 weeks. Even though it occurs far more frequently, nail trimming often intimidates dog owners. The job, however, can be made far easier when you use the best nail clipper for your dog. 

Best Overall

Gonicc’s Nail Clippers won the spot of best overall. It comes with a safety stop guard to prevent cutting too far down along the nail. It comes with a file so you can polish any sharp edges and can conveniently tuck it away into the handle when you’re done- no risk of losing it anymore! Lastly, the blade comes protected against rust so you can rest knowing Gonicc extended the life of your clippers as much as possible. 

Best for Large Dogs

Epica’s Large Dog Nail Clippers easily cut through your large dog’s thicker nails. The shape of the blade also makes it easier to see where you’re cutting and when you want to put it away, you can safely lock them shut. Because it often takes more force to cut through a larger dog’s nails, we appreciate the rubber grip so we don’t accidentally slip the clippers while cutting.

Best for Small Dogs

If you have a small dog, Shiny Pet’s nail clippers are great! They fit nicely in your hand and come with an instructional ebook in case you’re worried about cutting the nails for the first time. It also works really well if your dog has long hair around their nails.  

Best for Budget

If you’re tight on cash, you can purchase Millers Forge’s Stainless Steel Plier Nail Clippers for just $4. Despite the price, these clippers still receive high praise. 

Best for Sensitive Dogs

If your dog runs when they see the nail clippers, consider using a nail grinder. It slowly files your dog’s nails down and you’ll know far in advance if you’re close to the quick. Know that using a nail grinder WILL require training though. It may take a while for dogs to feel comfortable near the nail grinder. We recommend Casfuy’s Nail Grinder due to its removable protective sleeve. This allows you to customize the size of the nail grinding wheel exposed to your pup.

Best For Bleeding Control

Sometimes accidents happen. This occurs more often with dogs with dark nails when you can’t see the quick easily. To help soothe your pup’s pain and stop the bleeding, try Kwik Stop’s Styptic Powder. If you can’t afford styptic powder, you can use corn starch or flour to stop the bleeding, though it won’t come with pain-relieving qualities. 

Nail trimming can be intimidating, but having the best nail clipper for your dog can make it infinitely easier to do. (Maybe you can make the process even simpler by distracting your pup with a food-filled toy.) In the next 3-4 weeks when you have to trim your dog’s nails feel free to leave a comment so we can hear your tips and tricks!