Mikki Nail Clipper
For Small Pets
The Mikki Nail Clipper is ideal for smaller pets and great for novice groomers.
It has an easy to use scissor action that makes trimming your pet's nails simple to do. The precision cutting blades trim the nail in one smooth action and all Mikki clippers are heat treated to ensure maximum strength and durability.
Cutting your pet’s claws can be a daunting experience as it can be tricky to know how much to cut off without cutting too much; but keeping your pet’s nails trimmed is essential for good care and grooming.
Keep cutting tools out of reach of children and use care when using grooming aids with sharp edges.
Follow these instructions for a successful pedicure!
Your pet's claw has blood vessels known as the 'quick'. It is important that you do not cut into this area. It is easy to locate the quick on animals with light coloured claws. For those with dark coloured claws it may be easier to locate the quick by looking on the underside of the nail - however if in doubt seek the advice of your vet or pet groomer.
Hold your pet's foot carefully and ensure that you are in complete control before starting to trim the nail.
Begin cutting in one smooth action. If you are unsure, only cut off a small amount at a time.
Finally, use a manual or electric nail file to smooth the edges of the nail to give salon style results!
5 Steps to Grooming Success - By Mikki
The first step is to check your dog from top to bottom checking their ears, eyes, nose, coat and nails. This is the part where you should make sure there are no irregular lumps or bumps on their bodies and remove all ticks and fleas.
Grooming out is necessary to remove knots and tangles. However, if the dog is smooth coated gentle grooming products such as the grooming gloves come in handy, allowing you to gently stroke your dog down whilst spending some quality time pampering them. For long or double coated breeds any undercoat and moulting issues should be dealt with. You also need to eliminate any big knots or tangles at this stage.
Bath time! Lather up and shampoo your dog using a product designed specifically for their coat or skin type. This is where Mikki shines, boasting an extensive range. When bath time is over make sure you dry your dog’s coat thoroughly by blow drying on a low heat or leaving to stand dry.
Use the Mikki Scissors, perfect for trimming down and tidying up, to follow the style or ‘design’ for your specific breed of dog. Our Ear & Face Care Kit is perfect for trimming unwanted hair out of eyes and around ears to help keep them clear and infection free. The rounded tips offer extra safety when trimming around these sensitive areas. If your dog is wire coated, use a Mikki Stripping Knife to help you strip the coat and keep their wiry texture while tidying up their appearance.
Dogs aren't usually the biggest fans of having their nails cut, hence the reason this exercise is often left until last! To avoid the risk of stressing them use Mikki's Nail Clippers which have guards, ensuring you don't cut too close to the quick. Finally use the Nail File to smooth any rough edges and complete your pet’s pawdicure!
