Nails still sharp

[Frumpydumple]

I've cut Merle's nails twice and filed them once and they are still sharp.

I don't see how I could cut any more off them, they aren't long.

How are they still sharp?

 

[lucy1]

I find the problem is the curved shape. Whatever angle you cut you are leaving a sharp edge somewhere... I find Milo's nails seem just as sharp after a cut, no matter what I do, but settle within a couple of days as the new artificial sharp edge is lost on perches or natural preening.

Give it a few days after a clip and hopefully you'll find the same- cant promise, but a clipped edge beats a natural tapered sharp point any day!!

 

[Frumpydumple]

I find the problem is the curved shape. Whatever angle you cut you are leaving a sharp edge somewhere... I find Milo's nails are just as sharp after a cut, no matter what I do, but settle within a couple of days as the new artificial sharp edge is lost on perches or natural preening.

Give it a few days after a clip and hopefully you'll find the same- cant promise, but a clipped edge beats a natural tapered sharp point any day!!

I used curved nail scissors, so maybe that's why they're still sharp.

I didn't just cut them today, I cut them a few weeks ago.

It's strange because they look fine.

 

[MrsKay]

I use a dremmel tool with a sandpaper barrel attachment on Larry's nails.
I got him used to the sound of the tool first by turning it on while I hold him in my hand. I did this for several days before attempting to sand his nails. His nails are nice and they don't hurt me

 

[Kalidasa]

They will always wear sharp, as that's what they're designed to do. The keratin layer over the front (top) of the nail is much harder than the sofer underside...much like a rodents teeth.. So when they wear down, they wear down into a point. You can use a dremmel, and it will have a temporary dulling effect (or even a trimmer), but they always wear into points because that's what they're designed to do. cement or pedi perches help a lot .