Before Using PediPaws:Before Using PediPaws, spend some time to properly introduce the device to your pet. This will make it much easier to use PediPaws when it's time for filing. The following steps may be helpful in making your pet more comfortable with the PediPaws.Turn on PediPaws and give your pet a delicious treat. Move PediPaws close to your pet and give enthusiastic praise.As necessary, repeat step 1 each day until your pet is completely comfortable around PediPaws.Now turn on PediPaws and have a treat ready. This time we will file the TIP of ONE of your pet's nails. (read the full instructions before use.) After filing, praise and reward your pet with a treat.Next we will do one whole paw. Alternate nails and only file each nail for a few seconds. When finished, reward your pet with praise and a treat.At this point your pet should be comfortable getting a full PediPaws pedicure.Holding Your Pet:If your pet is not comfortable receiving a PediPaws pedicure (after the previous introduction process), you may choose from one of the following suggested approaches; Some people find it easiest to have the pet sit on your lap, while some prefer to have the pet lay on his or her side. You may decide to lay your pet on his or her back. Find a position that works for you both.Trimming Your Pet's Nails:Use PediPaws on a soft, comfortable spot like a carpeted floor, bed or sofa.Take your pet's paw and support a single nail with your thumb and fore-finger. This is essential. You must always support the nail before filing.Always make sure the orange protective cap is screwed on securely before filing. Turn on PediPaws and insert nail into the opening in the protective cap. Start gently filing the nail. File the nail for no more than 3 - 5 seconds at a time before alternating nails. Always alternate nails. This ensures your pet does not experience any discomfort due to excessive friction. Always look at the nail after every 3-5 second filing. This will ensure you do not file too much. Over filing can result in injury to your pet.Always file in a rounded motion to give the nails a smooth blunt feel.File the upper part of the nail in addition to the bottom; this is the secret to a good PediPaws pedicure. The top portion of the nail is where most of the growth occurs and is usually the sharpest part. File the nail little-by-little until it is rounded and smooth.After Use:Turn off PediPaws, empty filing, wipe off with a dry cloth and store in a safe, dry location away from children. Remove batteries from PediPaws if it will not be used again for a period of time.Changing Emery Bands:Turn off PediPaws and remove batteries before opening the orange protective cap.Unscrew the orange protective cap.Holding the emery barrel between your fingers firmly, loosen the single screw on the top of the emery filing band by turning the screw counter clockwise.Slide off old emery band and replace with a new one.Retighten screw on top of wheel.Screw on orange protective cap and reinsert batteries.
PediPaws Nail Trimmer - As Seen on TV
Dimensions: 9.5" L X 2" Diameter
