Resco Professional Guillotine Dog Nail Clippers, Regular Chrome with Replaceable Blade

Resco Professional Guillotine Dog Nail Clippers are a chrome-finished nail trimmer for small and medium dogs, with a replaceable blade system and the original guillotine design made in the USA since 1937.

• Original guillotine design, made in the USA since 1937 — brings Resco’s long-running nail-trimmer design to home grooming.
• Extra-sharp guillotine blade action — makes smooth, controlled cuts with less effort.
• Replaceable blade system — lets you renew the cutting edge without replacing the entire trimmer.
• Chrome plating over heavy-duty American steel — gives the clipper a rust-resistant finish.
• Ergonomic non-slip grips — support leverage and a steady hold while trimming.
• Patented design — features Resco’s distinctive replaceable-blade mechanism.

Regular nail trimming helps keep a dog’s nails from growing too long, which can make walking painful and cause nails to curve inward. This guillotine-style clipper is made for routine grooming of small and medium dogs, whether you are maintaining an established nail-care routine or trimming a puppy whose nails may grow faster.

Is this Resco clipper the right size for my dog?

Resco Professional Guillotine Dog Nail Clippers in regular size are designed for small and medium dogs. The opening and guillotine mechanism are intended to support precise, controlled trimming for these dog sizes.

• Made for small and medium dog nails.
• Regular size; choose it for grooming within that size range.

How does the guillotine blade cut dog nails?

The nail passes through the clipper opening and the blade moves through it in a guillotine action. The sharp cutting edge is designed to make a clean cut and help prevent nail crushing and splintering during standard grooming. Its all-metal construction pairs with non-slip grips for a controlled hold.

• Designed for smooth, reliable cutting action.
• Resco nail trimmers are used by veterinarians and groomers as well as pet owners.

Can I replace the blade, and how often should I trim?

Yes. When the blade becomes dull, replace it with a Resco PF0400 single replacement blade or PF0440 six-blade pack; the clipper itself does not need to be replaced just because the blade is dull. A monthly trim is a general rule, while puppies may need more frequent trims because their nails grow faster.

• Replacement blade part numbers: PF0400 and PF0440.
• Regular trimming helps prevent overgrown nails from curving inward.

Beyond dog nails, this design has also been used for rabbit and ferret nails, bird beaks and claws, laboratory-rat teeth, piano hammer shanks, and plastic bottle tops and tubing. For dog grooming, it suits owners seeking a replaceable-blade clipper for small or medium dogs rather than a tool sized for larger dogs. Its regular size, guillotine mechanism, and replaceable blade system make it a fit for routine nail care within that range.

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