Zen Clipper Precise

There's nothing like the Zen clippers. You won't understand until you've tried them. How easy and quick they are. They don't make a sound either and it's quality made!

This review only applies to dogs. Never tried it on a cat, or Mongolian tit mouse, etc. What a relief! Once adjusted to your pet's toenail size so the hole between the blades stops sliding up the nail well before the quick, the sharp blades cut through the nail without splintering. And because it is impossible to cut anything outside of the toenail inserted into the adjustable hole between the blades, no worries about cutting your pet's toes or stabbing their foot if they squirm around. And because it holds the nail to be cut in place and cuts quickly and cleanly, your pet has very little time to squirm out of position. One possible criticisms would be using the cutters as recommended leaves the nails a bit long. But it is so easy to cut them again, all you have to do is schedule nail trimming a bit more often. Another thing to note that really has nothing to do with the clippers themselves, is the clean nail cut leaves sharp edges that should be filed down a bit. I use a small battery powered grinder that is wimpy enough that there is very little chance of taking more material off then just the sharp edge of the cut nail. Such grinders get the surface of the nail hot enough to smell like burnt hair, so a wimpy one is a good choice for touch ups that will not scare your pet.

I really like these clippers. Here are the pros and one con that I have noticed so far. The clippers came in a timely manner. I love that they are adjustable for multiple size pets. They are very comfortable to hold and easy to size. The one con is that the hole is shaped a bit odd and takes some getting used to. However, I did adapt to the shape and they are sharp! No splitting the nail at all when properly tightened. For those that say they split the nail and don't seem sharp, first I noticed the nail was splitting and there seemed to be some wiggle room between the two blades, like they weren't flush against each other when cutting. I noticed there was a screw. I tightened the screw up just a bit and the problem was solved. They cut great after that. Just do an inspection of the clippers before use to make sure they don't need to be tightened up a bit. My dog hates her nails clipped and she still didn't like these, but these were faster and more precise than our old guillotine style clippers. No bloody accidents and less crunch noise as well.

Easy to use and adjustable opening helps to prevent trimming to much while holding a New Mexico wild kitten. Leather forearm sleeves for kitten holder should also be purchased

I love that I can dial in the nail hole size so that I don’t move and cut too much.

This is the third Zen Clipper I've purchased. I started with a "fixed size" model; it worked on some of my 16 lb. dog's toes, but 'one size doesn't fit all' my dog's nails. I did like the concept and the quality construction, so I ordered the standard size adjustable model Zen clipper. It changed my dog's life. He's always been terrified and nearly unmanageable for his nail-clipping; now he's becoming almost docile because there is NEVER an accidental overcut. But it's a bit too beefy for a small animal like mine. While that wouldn't be an issue for a dog 25 lbs or more, its wide jaws are difficult to work with on such a small paw. I thought the "Junior" model might be my dream clipper, and it arrived just when I need to trim my dog's nails. What a disappointment! First, I set the Junior to match the opening on my standard Zen clipper (4.4 mm on my calipers). The problem showed up on the first toenail. When I got the nail in position and squeezed the handle, it met the opposite handle before the nail snipped, and I couldn't apply further pressure. On the second try the nail did cut, but not cleanly. The second toenail snipped on the first try--but only just as the handles met! Unfortunately, the pivot joint flexed slightly in the process, which left another imperfect cut. It caused enough discomfort, too, that I checked to make sure I hadn't somehow nicked the quick. I hadn't, but by that point I knew these clippers were of no use to me. The "Junior Zen Clipper" is well made and all, but it's extremely lightweight. It should be called the "Micro Zen Clipper". I wouldn't recommend it for any dog over about 6 or 7 pounds. I guess I expected from this otherwise excellent company.

I never leave reviews. On top of that, this is my fourth attempt at writing a review because my app keeps refreshing. So that tells you how much I love these nail clippers, that I’m willing to redo it four times! I have three small dogs and three cats and for the first time EVER, nail trims were a breeze! I am shocked at how much I love these. I have already sent this link to multiple friends to purchase. I have gone through so many different pairs in the past and could never find anything this perfect. They were either too flimsy, too bulky, too dull. You name it. And I even have three different sizes of the other version they have. Don’t even bother with those. Get these! These are lightweight, sturdy, and SHARP. They feel solid. There is no kick when I’m cutting the nails either, which I think my animals appreciated. And they are adjustable! Just do it. I promise it will be worth it.

It’s reasonably well made and the adjustment is very fine which is great for a kitten to make sure you avoid the quick. The issue I have with it is that the jaws are very big, to the point that I can barely see my cats claws while I’m trying to get them in the hole and taking several attempts. What should be a two second job per claw is taking a lot longer and the cat starts to get restless. The jaws are unnecessarily large and could be significantly smaller so you can see what you’re doing and would also be easier to manoeuvre the claw in without the paw obstructing it. Probably fine for a dog. Overall a great idea but a bit large and over engineered.

Finally a dog nail clipper that a left handed person can use!

The best trimmer!!

Safely cuts my gsd x husky mix’s hard nails… Ergonomic, and gives a clean cut. Worth every penny!

I was surprised at how easy these clippers were to use. My 8 month old kitten is quite lively! but we were able to clip her nails surprisingly easily with these clippers. Once set to an approximate size, the hole easily slides over a nail, allowing for an easy cut. The motion is easy, quiet (so it doesn't freak her out) and they cut cleanly. Very happy with this purchase.