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Bamboo Care Cat Guillotine Nail Trimmer, Styptic & File
Unique three-in-one grooming tool is the complete pedicure set for your catGuillotine-style heavy-duty stainless steel blades effortlessly provide safe, precise cutsStyptic powder dispenser with nail file stores in handle
Average Customer Rating:
out of
5
(6 Reviews)2 of 6(33%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Bamboo Care Cat Guillotine Nail Trimmer, Styptic & File
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Written By: Dandelion
USE ONLY IF YOUR CAT HAS THICK NAILS!
Date: September 29, 2008
"I bought this because the usual scissor shaped ones where not working for my Siberians. They are large cats and have very thick nails. This is very quick and painless for them, unlike what we went through with the scissor ones. The way to avoid splitting the nail is to close the handles quickly. If you do it slowly you are only pressing down on the nail and affecting the quick. Also I don't recommend this and will tell you to use the scissor type if you have a cat with thin nails. I can see how this could cause a problem with thinner nails like most cats have. But for large breeds...wow!
Also.. my opinion of the file. Looks pretty....and is pretty useless. The styptic is great to have just in case. I really like the design of the handle. I don't have to twist my hand in strange angles to get to their nails."
Also.. my opinion of the file. Looks pretty....and is pretty useless. The styptic is great to have just in case. I really like the design of the handle. I don't have to twist my hand in strange angles to get to their nails."
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Review 2 for Bamboo Care Cat Guillotine Nail Trimmer, Styptic & File
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Pet Satisfaction:
1
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Quality:
2
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Written By: jnz5
Wears out
Date: January 3, 2008
"After a couple months the blade is no longer sharp enough to make a clean cut across his claw. I thought it was tough to hold him down before to trim his claws, but now, when I know it's must be at least uncomfortable, it takes multiple sessions. And has anyone ever actually filed a cat's claws without general sedation? It's a useless feature. The styptic powder comes in handy when the blunt blade isn't accurate enough to make a clean cut, which shouldn't be necessary!"
Review 3 for Bamboo Care Cat Guillotine Nail Trimmer, Styptic & File
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Pet Satisfaction:
4
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Quality:
4
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Written By: Mycatsmom
Positive review
Date: September 23, 2007
"I had always used human nail clippers for my cat and decided to try this as her dewclaw has been usually thick and cutting it was difficult. I just used this and it was so effortless...and FAST (which is important with her). I read the other reviews and I can see how it could split the nail....but I think the difference is that you need to pull it quick to get it to act like a 'guillotine' and get a clean cut. I can see how it would split if you went slower.
It was sharp enough for our use. I'm not sure how long it will last and I don't see a way to maintain the edge...but so far so good."
It was sharp enough for our use. I'm not sure how long it will last and I don't see a way to maintain the edge...but so far so good."
Review 4 for Bamboo Care Cat Guillotine Nail Trimmer, Styptic & File
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Pet Satisfaction:
1
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Quality:
1
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Written By: ParanoidPyro
don't buy this product
Date: September 20, 2007
"I went to the local petco and got this product because I'm a sucker for packaging and it looked fancier than the other nail trimmers. i used it on one paw and it wrecked the claws. i had to get my own nail clipper and cuticle trimmers and spend more time fixing the mess. my poor cat was so uncomfortable. don't buy this product. it's a waste of money"
Review 5 for Bamboo Care Cat Guillotine Nail Trimmer, Styptic & File
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Pet Satisfaction:
1
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Quality:
2
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Written By: purrofheart
Do NOT buy this!
Date: September 1, 2007
"I used these trimmers several times, and the result was crushed, split, painful nails. I couldn't figure out why it was doing this to their nails at first, but I think it's because they aren't sharp enough. Unfortunately, these were the first I bought, so I didn't know what to expect. I have since bought sharp, scissor-style clippers and am amazed at the difference. I've found Bamboo to be a sub-standard brand in most of their merchandise and would not purchase anything with the Bamboo name in the future."
Review 6 for Bamboo Care Cat Guillotine Nail Trimmer, Styptic & File
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Pet Satisfaction:
1
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Quality:
2
out of
5
(based on 6 reviews)
Written By: MegaBit
Crush, Not Cut
Date: July 30, 2006
"Probably want to stay away from this one- I bought it at the local Petco and after 2 uses determined all it does is crush the nail causing it to shred and tear. I had to use a normal human clipper to clean up the mess.
Its going in the trash rather than being returned because I would not want anyone to re-purchase it from the "open stock" sale bin and damage their pet's nails."
