The nails on your pet’s feet are surprisingly important—they protect their feet and help them walk, run, jump, and climb. Keeping your pet’s nails short is also essential to their overall health. If their nails are too long, it can cause pain and even injury to them if they scratch or run on hard surfaces.
Here, are the best small animal nail care to help you keep your pet’s nails neat and trim.
Best Small Animal Nail Care: Editor Recommended
Our Editor’s Best Small Animal Nail Care Reviews
Bestseller No. 1
Small Animals Nail Clippers with LED Lights to Avoid Excessive Cutting and Razor Sharp Blades - Professional Claw Trimmer for Tiny Dog Cat Kitten Bunny Rabbit Bird Guinea Pigs Ferret Hamsters (Pink)
- Bright LED Light: The built-in ultra-bright LED light clearly illuminates the pet's nail bloodline, shows you exactly where to make cut to avoid damaging trimming. This design can greatly reduce the risk of bleeding due to excessive trimming. You can overcome your fear of trimming nails with our comfortable nail clippers.
- Clean Cut: The pet nail clippers are made out of high quality stainless steel sharp blades, powerful enough to clip your pets nails with just one-step cut, quickly and cleanly. The design is more suitable for the shape of pet nails such as dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and even hamsters.
- Durable Design: Cat claw clippers,Sharp blades are made of high quality stainless. Built-in a removable CR2032 battery, which can be used for at least one year
- Comfortable Design: Pet nail clippers, Ergonomically designed non-slip handles are strong, lightweight and comfortable.
- Satisfaction guaranteed. We are backed by every product we sell. If you have any questions about the ball after receiving the order, please contact us and we will refund or send a replacement.
$8.99
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Bestseller No. 2
Dog Wound Care Gel – Styptic Powder Alternative for Dogs & Cats | Quick Stop Bleeding for Cuts, Nails & Scrapes | Liquid Bandage First Aid for Pets and Animals | Seal It® 15ml | Made in USA
- QUICK STOP BLEEDING FOR DOGS & CATS – Seal-It Wound Gel for dogs and cats quickly seals and protects minor cuts, nail bleeds, scrapes, and hot spots. Ideal for pet wound care, it acts like a styptic powder for dogs and an invisible liquid bandage for fast healing.
- BITTER TASTE TO DISCOURAGE LICKING – Infused with Bitrex, this pet wound gel helps stop bleeding while minimizing licking. Supports recovery for both dogs and cats—great for cat wound care after grooming or outdoor scrapes.
- NO-STING, STRESS-FREE APPLICATION – Unlike harsh styptic powders, Seal-It is painless, soothing, and mess-free. Apply after using dog nail clippers or to minor wounds with zero sting—ideal addition to your dog grooming supplies or pet first aid kit.
- EASY-TO-USE NOZZLE FOR ALL PETS – Works through thick fur—just part hair and apply. Clean wound, press gauze for 30–60 secs, reapply as needed. Designed for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, and other small pets.
- MADE IN USA & VET APPROVED – Safe, steroid-free, antibiotic-free, and made with non-toxic ingredients. Trusted by pet parents, groomers, and veterinarians. Use confidently to stop bleeding and promote natural healing in your furry friends.
$19.99
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Bestseller No. 3
JINCH Nail Scrubber Brush Kids, Finger Nails Scrub Scrubbing Cleaning Brushes with Soft Bristle for Baby Children, Cute Animal Style and 2 Colors Choice (Pink)
- All For Children - The nail scrubber brush is specially designed for kids aged 3+. It comes with bear face design, lovely pattern for children. Made of PE Material, BPA Free, very suitable for kids
- Ergonomic Design - Coming with bendable design, it folds fingers very easily to clean each corner of your hand completely. Soft bristles, but still effective at cleaning, which is good for sensitive skins and children’s hands. Has a small hole in the top for hanging to dry. Smart Body (Size: 4.33 INCH Length X 2.44 INCH Width X 1.06 INCH Height ) is convenient for home store and travel use
- Long And Short Bristles - There is one row of short bristles between long rows of bristles, this design is to help clean finger corners, fingernails,nail bed， etc, without scratching your skin. It is solid and sturdy for long term use
- Easy To Use - Cute handle is comfortable to hold. Work great with any shower gel or soap. Can soak in alcohol washer to sterilize these brushes. The brush can bear no more than 80 Degrees Celsius / 176 Fahrenheit temperature
- Package Contents - 1 piece cute Nail Cleaning Brush. 2 Color (Pink and Yellow) for choice, please choose the one you like
$6.99
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Bestseller No. 4
Candure Cat Nail Clipper Stainless Steel Cat Claw Trimmers for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs, Birds, Puppies, Kittens and Small Animals Pet Nail Clipper for Professional and Home Use (Blue)
- Easy to Use & Precise: Candure cat claw clippers are designed for effortless trimming. Our user-friendly cat clippers features precise edges, ensuring a comfortable & accurate trimming experience for your beloved companion.
- Pet-Friendly & Compatible: Candure Pet Nail Clippers are designed for stress-free trimming, featuring rounded tips, a non-slip handles, and precise stainless edges for safe & gentle grooming sessions with long-lasting durability.
- Superior Quality: Our puppy nail clippers feature angled design for effortless trimming, & to ensure precise, splinter-free cuts & a professional finish. Excellent quality cat clippers for nails with flawless results.
- Perfect Gift: Treat your furry friend with Candure cat claw trimmer designed for precise & stress-free trimming. With ergonomic design & precise edges, our nail clippers for cats ensure a safe & comfortable experience, making it the ultimate gift for your beloved cat.
- Durable and Affordable: Our kitten nail clipper combines long-lasting durability with excellent value for money, ensuring a reliable & cost-effective grooming tool for cats, puppies, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, bunnies, and small breed pets.
$6.95
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SaleBestseller No. 5
Guinea Pig Nail Clippers with Magnifying Glass Stainless Steel Claw Toenail Trimmer for Small Animal Hedgehog Rabbit Hamster Ferret Hamsters Chinchilla Sugar Glider Pet Grooming Supplies (Black)
- Why You Need: First, long and curved nails hugely affect your pet's mobility, resulting in potential nail health concern. Second, to protect your fancy furniture and wooden walls & floors from being grinded. Third, to protect your kids from possible scratches when they have fun with your pets.
- Reliable material: these nail cutters with magnifying glass are made of stainless steel, carbon steel, ABS plastic, which are strong and reliable; The protective shell can effectively protect the product from damage; The magnifying glass allows you to clearly and naturally observe the hygienic state of the pet nails, accurately cut and reduce eye fatigue
- Easy to use: with the humanized design, this nail clipper with magnifying glass can adjust the angle; The large easy-to-grip handle can provide you with safe and comfortable handling when trimming; Flexible twisting, pointed cutting edge, smooth cutting, and the small size allows you to easily carry
- Wide compatibility: this nail clipper with magnifying glass can be applied for Hedgehogs, rabbits, hamster, ferret, chinchilla, kittens or other small animals and it is also suitable for the whole family from children to adults
- Save Time And Money: Our professional nail clippers for small animals is super easy to use which will allow you to take care of your pet right at home,no more spending precise time and money at the vet. Use them as rabbits, puppy, ferret, hamsters, chinchilla, sugar glider, guinea pig, kittens and more.
Bestseller No. 6
Cat Nail Clippers, Cat Claw Trimmers, Suitable for Small Animals Such as Cats, Birds, Hamsters, Rabbits, ferrets, Chinchillas, Guinea pigs, Professional Nail Trimmers for Small Animals at Claw Care
- VERSATILE DESIGN: Professional nail clippers suitable for various small animals including cats, birds, hamsters, rabbits, ferrets, chinchillas, and guinea pigs
- SAFE AND PRECISE: Specially designed for small animal claws with precise cutting mechanism to prevent over-cutting and injury
- ERGONOMIC GRIP: Comfortable handle design allows for steady control during trimming, making nail care easier and more efficient
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Made with high-quality materials to ensure long-lasting performance and maintain sharp cutting edges
- COMPACT SIZE: Perfectly sized trimmer that's easy to handle and maneuver while working with small pets
$4.99
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Bestseller No. 7
Dog Nail Grinder - Rechargeable Pet Nail Grinder, Electric Upgraded 5 Speed w LED Lights Cordless Dog Nail Trimmer Kit, 40 Accessories Pet Dog Claw Care Kit for Dogs Cats and Small Medium Animals Grey
- 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄 𝐄𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆: Dog nail grinder has 360° ring LED light on the front, which allows you to see the nails and blood lines more quickly, making grinding dog nail safer and more precise. The body of the nail grinder for dogs adopts an air ventless design, effectively preventing dust from flying and is inhaled into the machine to reduce its service life. It also reduces the noise of the motor and prevents pets from being frightened.
- 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐑 & 𝟓 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐃𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒: Dog nail trimmers for large dogs use an enhanced strong magnetic 280 motor, The rotation speed is 5000RPM-20000RPM, which can meet the nail polishing needs of pets of various sizes. Nail trimmer for dogs can intelligently remember the current gear setting within 5 minutes of shutdown, and return to the default 3 gears after 5 minutes, saying goodbye to frequent gear adjustments. Please use gears 1-3 for small/medium-sized pets.
- 𝟐.𝟎𝐀𝐡 𝐋𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐔𝐌 𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐘 & 𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐄-𝐂 𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆: Electric dog nail trimmer is built in a 3.7V/2.0Ah battery, ensures longer running time. The dog toenail grinder 4 LED battery indicators display the battery level to avoid sudden power outages when grinding nails.Dog nail grinder small dogs use a Type-C interface and charging cable, compatible with various USB output devices for fast charging, and the cordless design avoids wire tangles.
- 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 & 𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐆𝐄: The nail trimmer for large dogs uses an advanced diamond drill grinding head with a variety of contour shapes, suitable for various types of pet nail polishing purposes. Dog nail trimmers small breed come with a variety of nail polishing rings/polishing wool wheels/small brushes and other accessories. Equipped with a storage cloth bag to provide portable storage. Fully meet your delicate requirements for pet nail care.
- 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓 𝐁𝐎𝐃𝐘 & 𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈-𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: The pet nail trimmer has a compact body, ergonomic design, covered with elastic rubber paint, soft and comfortable, extreme control. Dog nail trimmers for small dogs come with electric grinding accessories, not only are they ideal pet nail trimmer for dogs, but at the same time, Also suitable for small DIY crafts and light projects, it is the perfect holiday/Christmas surprise for pet lovers and DIY creatives.
$25.99
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Bestseller No. 8
PLATGO Diamond Dog Nail, 1/8'' Nail Tool for Dogs, for Animals Nail Care & Home Grinder Tools for Dogs and Animals
- PLATGO nail grinder bits is designed by a professional team in California, USA, which can perfectly match the dog nail grinder. Professional pet nail grinder bit tools, every pet owner deserves to have.
- The diamond pet nail grinder wheel is not easy to heat up. It is suitable for most pet nail grinder tools. The 1/8" handle can be easily used with various rotating nail grinding tools. Suitable for all kinds of dogs.
- The dog nail grinder attachment is very efficient, so there is no need to choose sandpaper and hand sanding. The side surface, concave surface and head surface of the grinding head can be used freely. Perfect and smooth nail care can be easily achieved.
- It is very suitable for anxious dogs. The comfortable feeling brought by the diamond grinding head makes the pet's claws very beautiful. The grinding bits can be used with other sanding drum tools, and can be used to polish wood, plastic and other household grinder tools.
- The PLATGO California team focuses on designing various professional tools. Your every choice is an affirmation of our design and products. If you have any ideas, please let us know. A certain historical product of PLATGO may be inspired by your suggestion. We will always innovate and improve. We have an unconditional money back guarantee!
$19.95
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Bestseller No. 9
KITGUARD Diamond Dremel Dog Nail Grinder Bits for Rotary Tool-1/8'' Dremel Dog Nail Grinder Attachment-Pet Nail Grinder Bit Work for Animals Nail Care (C)
- Original design: Dog nail grinder bits wheel made of diamond, which can be cut, polished, and has good heat dissipation.which can perfectly match the dremel dog nail grinder.
- Function: Dog nail grinder bits top can be ground, the upper end of the side can be cut, and the lower end of the side can be trimmed, suitable for the nails of pets over 20 pounds. 1/8" shank. One 80# extra long diamond drill bit;a tapered arc + a X large circular arc on the side.
- Scope of use: Professionally designed for dog nail grooming
- Maintenance: After work, please wipe the dust off with a cloth strip.
- After sales: If you have any problem with your product or order, please contact us, we will solve it for you!
$23.95
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KITGUARD Diamond Dremel Dog Nail Grinder Bits for Rotary Tool-1/8'' Dremel Dog Nail Grinder Attachment-Pet Nail Grinder Bit Work for Animals Nail Care 2-Pack (A&B)
- Original design: The latest design in 2023; dog nail grinding wheel made of diamond, which can be cut, polished, and has good heat dissipation.
- Function: Dog nail grinder bits top can be ground, the upper end of the side can be cut, and the lower end of the side can be trimmed, suitable for the nails of pets over 20 pounds. 1/8" shank. One 80# extra long diamond drill bit;
- Scope of use: Professionally designed for dog nail grooming
- Maintenance: After work, please wipe the dust off with a cloth strip.
- After sales: If you have any problem with your product or order, please contact us, we will solve it for you!
$25.98
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Best Small Animal Nail Care Buying Guide
Before choosing the best small animal nail care you should consider the following options:
1. Sharp nails: Sharp nails are more likely to cause damage to the surrounding tissues when they are stepped on. Therefore, you should clip the nails of your pet regularly.
2. Length: The length of the nail is important in determining how often you should clip it.
Small animals with short nails should be clipped at least twice a month. Medium-sized animals should be clipped at least once every two weeks. Large animals should be clipped once a week.
3. Growth rate: The rate at which nails grow also varies from species to species. Some nails grow very slowly while others grow very fast.
Animals whose nails grow slowly need to have their nails clipped less frequently. If the nails grow very fast, they should be clipped more often.
4. Degree of rotation: The degree of rotation of the nails also needs to be considered.
If the nails are rotated too much, they will curl under the foot. If they are not rotated enough, they will stick out of the foot and cause injury.
5. Sharpness: Sharp nails cause damage to the surrounding tissues when they are stepped on. Therefore, you should clip the nails of your pet regularly.
6. Size: The size of the animal also determines the appropriate type of nail trimmer to use. Small animals such as mice, rats, and hamsters can be held in one hand while the nail is being clipped with the other hand.
However, larger animals such as dogs and cats need to be placed on a table or surface that is able to support their weight. This reduces the risk of them falling and injuring themselves during the clipping process.
7. Safety: Safety is of the utmost importance when clipping nails. Therefore, it is essential to use the appropriate tools and wear the proper protective gear.
These include a pair of gloves, apron, glasses, and a cap. You should also keep your pet safely restrained during the clipping process.
8. Quality of clipping: The quality of the clipping also makes a difference. A good-cut nail is one that is smooth and even all the way around.
It also should not have any rough edges. If the nails are not clipped properly, they may grow into the foot or curl under the foot, causing injury and pain.
What else you should know about the best small animal nail care
1. What are the best ways to keep my small animal’s nails trimmed and healthy?
There are a few ways to keep your small animal’s nails trimmed and healthy. You can either use a nail trimmer specifically designed for small animals, or you can file their nails down with a pet-safe nail file. You should trim or file your pet’s nails every two to four weeks, or as needed.
2. How often should I trim my small animal’s nails?
A good rule of thumb is to trim your animal’s nails every 4-6 weeks.
3. What are some signs that my small animal’s nails need to be trimmed?
Some signs that your small animal’s nails need to be trimmed are if they are excessively long, if they are causing your animal discomfort, or if they are preventing your animal from being able to move properly.
4. How can I tell if my small animal is uncomfortable with having its nails trimmed?
If your small animal is uncomfortable with having its nails trimmed, it may squirm, squeal, or try to bite.
5. What are the best tools to use for trimming my small animal’s nails?
Small animal nail trimmers are available at most pet stores.
Conclusion
On the market, there is numerous best small animal nail care. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best small animal nail care will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.