How to Sharpen Canine Nail Clippers

Since taking a pet to a professional groomer can be costly, many people perform the task of trimming, shampooing, and clipping the nails of their dogs on their own. One of the more dangerous tasks when grooming a dog is clipping its nails, especially since there is a high risk of hitting the quick, a sensitive nerve. To efficiently trim a dog's nails, sharp clippers are essential. If your clippers are becoming dull, you can do a few things to sharpen them.

Instructions

    • 1

      Remove the actuating lever from the clippers. Squeeze the jaws together with a pair of pliers so you can remove the pin.

    • 2

      Remove the pin and take the clippers apart.

    • 3

      Lightly sharpen the blade of the clippers with a flat sharpening stone or a very fine grinding stone. Reassemble the clippers after the blades are sharpened.