Safari Professional Dog Nail Trimmer, Standard (5 x 1.5 in)
A plain, long-selling scissor-style nail clipper with stainless steel blades and a safety stop, a simple manual option next to a grinder.
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The Safari Professional Dog Nail Trimmer is a scissor-style clipper with sharp stainless steel blades, a spring for quick cuts and a safety stop. The Standard size measures about 5 by 1.5 inches.
Who it suits
Owners of small to medium dogs, or dogs with thinner nails, who want a simple manual clipper. Big dogs with thick nails may do better with the Large size or a grinder.
Key facts
- Double-bladed stainless steel cutter with a spring (Coastal Pet)
- Safety stop to help reduce the risk of injury (Coastal Pet)
- Non-slip grip for left or right hand (Coastal Pet)
- Standard 5 x 1.5 in; Large 6.625 x 2 in (Coastal Pet)
What reviewers say
PetsRadar chose it for dogs with thin nails, liking the clean cut, rubber grip and safety stop, though it noted thick nails can need a lot of hand pressure. The Idle Pup called it the most comfortable clipper in its roundup.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Clean cut from sharp blades
- Pro: Safety stop
- Pro: Comfortable for either hand
- Con: Hard work on thick nails
- Con: No nail file included
Cautions
- Cut only the tip and avoid the quick; take small slices on dark nails.
- Keep styptic powder handy, and ask a vet or groomer for a demo if unsure.
Additional information
| Brand | Safari by Coastal |
|---|---|
| Type | Scissor-style nail clipper |
| Blades | Stainless steel, double-bladed |
| Size | Standard, 5 x 1.5 in (Large also sold) |
| Grip | Non-slip, ambidextrous |
| Safety | Safety stop |