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Top picks for dog nail clippers, according to Consumer Reports

A scared dog makes nail trims a battle every single time. Consumer Reports tested clippers and grinders on real dogs

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A scared, squirming dog can turn a routine nail trim into a battle every single time, and the wrong tool only makes that worse. Clippers cut quickly but risk hitting the quick if used carelessly, while grinders work more slowly and gently but can startle a noise-sensitive dog.

Consumer Reports tested nail clippers and grinders on real dogs, evaluating ease of use, safety features, noise and mess.

Gonicc Pet Nail Trimmer

The Gonicc Pet Nail Trimmer costs $9.66 and earned Consumer Reports' Editor's Choice distinction as a basic, inexpensive manual clipper that gets the job done reliably. CR found these clippers held up for years of regular use on a skittish border collie without rusting, thanks to sharp blades and nonslip handles that stayed dependable over time. Testers praised........

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