Animal claw shearing apparatuses and methods of using the same

Abstract

Apparatuses disclosed herein aid in shearing animal claws. Specifically, the present invention provides a shearing apparatus having at least one curved blade, but preferably two curved blades, allowing cutting of the animal's claw from opposite sides of the animal's claw, and at least one well for placing the animal's claw therein, wherein said two curved blades are disposed at an aperture located at the bottom of the well. The well and aperture combination stops the animal's claw from being sheared too close to nerve endings and the animal's blood supply, preventing or minimizing the incidence of injury and suffering to the animal. Methods of using the apparatus are further disclosed herein.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a device for trimming animal paws. In particular, the invention provides a pruning device having at least one curved blade. Preferably, the present invention provides a trimming device having two curved blades allowing shearing of the animal's paw from opposite sides of the animal's paw and having at least one recess in which the animal's paw is placed, wherein the two curved blades are in the recess Holes are formed. The combination of recesses and holes prevents the animal's paw from being trimmed too close to nerve endings and blood vessels, preventing or minimizing the chance of injury and distress to the animal. Methods of using the device are also further disclosed herein. Background technique [0002] Of course, cutting, repairing or trimming animal paws is well known. Typically, animal paws, such as pets, farm animals, show animals, etc., may have relatively sharp claws, which are often used for defensive or...

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Problems solved by technology

In many cases, individuals with poor vision or limited dexterity find it difficult to hold the claw and cutting tool in place to cut the claw or even see where the proper cutting position is

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