Sunbeam Lighted Nail Trimmer Review & Giveway **Closed**

 

Just to make sure there is no confusion with this product, it is for dogs only! I was gonna put that in the title but gosh, who needs to read such a long title when I can explain here? We were very nervous about getting this product but I told Mike to look at it this way, if he is too scared of it and we can't get him to let us trim his nails, at least we did not spend the money to buy it and then have to return it.

But I am really hoping this works because it sure will save us some money! We normally spend $40 when Charlie has to go for a groom and that may not seem like alot but it is 2 bottles of medicines for me.

Here is Charlie without a groom:

 

And then here he is in all his finest glory:

 

Looks like 2 different dogs entirely, doesn't it? Of course, the last picture is a little fuzzy so he doesn't look quite that bad and to be honest, he loves the shorter hair. For several reasons, he is allergic to something outside and he gets it on his hair and comes in and then sneezes, scratches, bites his legs and licks on his skin constantly.

Finally after alot of pills and shots, the Vet suggested we get an extreme hair cut to see what happens. Sure enough, as long as Charlie has short hair, all the allergies are gone. No more biting, chewing, itching, scratching and shaking.

So, finally the day we tried to cut this toenails after we let them do the last groom so we wouldn't throw all the scary stuff at him at the same time, we let them do the bath and cutting and then we brought him home. To say the least, it is not gonna be as easy as I was hoping for. But, even if I get one nail at a time, it will get done and I think once he calms down, and see's that it is us doing it, I am hoping I get pass the one nail or we got two the last time.

Here are the Sunbeam specifics on the brand that we chose to use:

The Sunbeam lighted nail trimmer offers a safe and innovative way to file your dogs nails. Two LED lights help illuminate the quick (the nerve running down the inside of the dog’s nail) to ensure you do not file too much. It also features a professional grade motor that will work on even large breeds with thick nails.

Features:

•LED lighted trimmer helps identify the quick
•2 Speed Settings: 13,000 / 6,500 RPM
•Cordless – Uses 4 AA batteries (not included)
•Includes Safety Guard cap, 80 grit filing stone, 60 grit and 100 grit filing bands

 

I do have to admit that the light does help alot! The way these are made with the spinning trimmer inside a plastic safety bell like shaped thing, it's really hard to see where you did the nail and where you need to go.  But, I am confident the more we use it and the more Charlie relaxes, this will go a whole lot smoother.  See how the trimmer thing is inside the plastic dome? That was what was making it so hard for us to get him to let us put his toenail in there.

So, I haven't given up yet. I would have loved to have shown you some of Charlie's pictures but it was difficult enough with both of us holding him down and one using the trimmer to even think about taking pictures. But I will show you how it is suppose to look from the photo's on Sunbeam's site.

 

I think it will take some time and we will get there. I am not about to give up yet. If some of you have some tips if you have used similar devices and had success with them, I would love to hear them. Anything that will make this a better experience for Charlie is all I want. I don't want him to be afraid of everything associated with taking baths.

 

He already hates those as it is. Every time he hears that water running in the guest bathroom, he knows Mike is coming for him and he runs to me expecting me to help him. Poor Baby doesn't understand he has to take them to stay smelling good so he can stay in the house.

 

Also, be aware that you can buy these at Petsmart now!

 

You do have a 1 Year Limited Warranty on these type of products so go check it out here but in the meantime, here are a few things you can do now:

 

How to Obtain Warranty ServiceIn the U.S.A. and Canada

 

If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service, please call 1-866-537-2249 and a convenient service center address will be provided to you.

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service Department. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

Connect with Jarden/Sunbeam several ways:

Phone: 1-866-537-2249
Contact Form

The great folks at Sunbeam/Jarden would love to give one reader their own lighted Nail Trimmer for dogs! Open to the U.S. only. Good Luck Everyone!

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