IÂve been using the Dremel on my dogÂs nails for years. Never had a problem, they get used to it. Go slow, as it heats up fast. Just a word of caution, donÂt Dremel down to the quick.

IÂm sure their nails can be sensitive after having this done. They get used to it. I find the Dremel to be safer and more effective than clipping as nothing breaks or snaps. I put the Dremel on low, start rounding & flattening the tip of the claw. Take the Dremel away every couple of seconds and put your thumb on the nail, make sure itÂs not too hot. With practice it gets faster.

Hopefully your Golden will be back to normal soon!

one thing i do know is that dog nails are VERY sensitive. I've had a couple of dogs of mine have the hard part of the nail become dislodged from the flesh underneath and they are so lame from that! It's very painful for them.

So i think you might be right - you dremeled a little too far and he's sensitive. Can you push on the nail and see if there's a reaction.

I have been using the dremel for two years without any problem, but thanks for the instructions. I did not hit the quick, I'm just trying to figure out if even going near it can be a problem of if it's protected.

Oh well. Thanks for the input.

I too have used a Dremel for years and I dont think you can do damage unless you really are not paying attention.
I think your dog probably had a cramped muscle or her leg fell asleep while you were working on her. Other than steppig on a bee or something like that. Keep us posted.

I don't think it was the Dremel either. One of the most common problems in dogs is lameness - acute or chronic or temporary. Especially in popular purebreeds like Goldens.

If the lameness persists, go to the vet and rule out anything obvious. Get a prescription for the anti-inflammatory Rimadyl - there are chewable formulas - if your vet doesn't stock it send the prescription to 800 Petmeds or somewhere else that carries the chewable.

I would start giving her a daily joint supplement, combining Glucosamine/Chondroitin.

I hope it's just a temporary issue.

I have used my Dremel for about 20 years- on the big dogs. Never had a problem either. Hope his soreness is gone/diminished by now.

i use URPOWER RECHARGEABLE
PET NAIL GRINDER and my pet is really happy with it.

i dremel my 3 great danes' nails once a week. i did, one time, actually hit the quick on one back foot as that nail was already very short. i wanted to just smooth it, not even take anything off and bam, blood. she never even flinched. there was no lameness and except for giving me the stink eye as she walked away, there were no other consequences. even if you quick a nail, it rarely causes lameness.

was it a back leg or front leg? if it was a back leg, it could be a knee issue.

I know this is an old post but also wanted to add that it's very important to go slow, take a little off one nail, then move to the other to allow each nail to cool off . Don't spend time on each nail getting it just right since the grinding will heat up the nail and can be very painful.