How to Select Oster Animal Clipper Blades

It is hard to sift through the many blades available on the market to find one to go with your Oster animal clippers. It is important for you to know which ones are the best for your animal-grooming needs. Blades are made to withstand the heavy coats of sheep, goats and other large animals. Groomers and farmers have blades and clipper sets that work for their animals. Pet owners with dogs and small animals require a different sort of blade than the one for a sheep shearer.

Instructions

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      Record your Oster animal clipper set information and the blade sizes it requires for reference when shopping.

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      Check pet stores and online sales sources for available blades for your Oster clippers.

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      Read the information provided when shopping for blades. Oster blades are made in various types of ceramic, which cannot be sharpened, and titanium zirconium composites, which can be maintained by sharpening.

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      Decide what blade you need for the type of animal you will be grooming or shearing. The pet owner who grooms at home will need a different type of blade than the owner that has show dogs or other animals.

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      Check out blades that professional groomers recommend. These Oster blades will be highly efficient for your needs. The AgION blade, for instance, is a micro-bacterial blade that has a coating that protects against bacteria.