Pet Hair Trimmers and Clippers for Dogs
Grooming a dog at home saves a small fortune over a year, and once you own the right tools it takes twenty minutes rather than a salon appointment. Animeal stocks 300 dog grooming products: hair clippers and blades, nail clippers and grinders, brushes and combs, dryers, shampoos and coat sprays, from brands including Wahl, Andis, Bio-Groom, Basil, Beaphar and Lozalo. Free delivery on orders above ₹499, cash on delivery across India, and same-day delivery in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
Dog Grooming Tools at a Glance
| Products in this range |
300 |
| Clippers and blades |
Wahl KM10, KM5, Glory and U-Clip, plus No-10, No-40 and WI-116 blades |
| Nail care |
Nail clippers and cordless nail grinders from Andis, Wahl and BS |
| Brushes and combs |
Pin brushes, slicker brushes, flea and tick combs |
| Drying |
Wahl Super Dry professional dryer |
| Bath and coat |
Shampoos, conditioners, detangling and coat sprays |
| Price range |
₹70 to ₹26,999 |
| Delivery |
Free above ₹499. Same-day in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai |
Shop grooming by type:
Wahl ·
Andis ·
Bio-Groom ·
Basil ·
Medicated Shampoo ·
All Dog Supplies
How to Choose a Dog Hair Trimmer
Dog clippers are not human hair clippers with a different sticker. Dog coats are denser, oilier and full of grit, so the motor and blade have to work harder. A human trimmer will stall, snag and overheat within minutes.
Four things decide which one you need.
1. Corded or cordless
Cordless suits small dogs, quick tidy-ups and nervous dogs who dislike being tethered. Corded suits large or double-coated dogs, because the motor does not fade partway through a session. A Labrador or a Golden Retriever will flatten a small cordless unit before you finish one side.
2. Motor strength
Entry-level clippers like the Wahl Glory and U-Clip handle single-coated and small breeds well. Professional corded units like the Wahl KM5 and KM10 are built for thick double coats and back-to-back sessions, which is why groomers use them.
3. Noise and vibration
This matters more than most people expect. A dog that is frightened of the clipper is a dog you will fight for the next ten years. Quieter, lower-vibration units are worth paying for if your dog is anxious, and it is worth running the clipper near your dog without cutting anything for the first few sessions.
4. Blade size
Blade numbers are backwards from what people assume. A higher number cuts shorter. A #10 blade leaves about 1.5mm and is the standard all-purpose blade for sanitary trims, belly and paw pads. A #40 is a surgical-length blade, used for pre-surgery prep, not general grooming. If you buy one blade, buy a #10.
Best Paw Trimmer for Dogs
Hair grows between a dog's paw pads, and in India it collects dust, grit and thorns, mats into hard lumps, and makes tiled floors slippery. Older dogs with weak hips slip on smooth flooring far more often when their paw hair is overgrown. Trimming it is one of the most useful five-minute jobs in dog care and almost nobody does it.
What works: a small, narrow, quiet cordless trimmer, or a #10 blade on a standard clipper used carefully. Hold the paw, spread the toes gently, and trim only the hair standing proud of the pads. Never cut into the webbing between the toes.
Do not use scissors on paw hair. Dogs flinch, and the pads and webbing are easy to cut. If you are nervous, a groomer will do it in two minutes.
Paw pad care goes further than trimming. Check for cracked pads, embedded grit and ticks between the toes every week, especially through monsoon. See our paw balms and wound care.
Never Shave a Double-Coated Dog
Every Indian summer, well-meaning owners shave their Husky, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Pomeranian or Indie-cross to keep them cool. It does the opposite.
A double coat has a coarse outer layer and a soft insulating undercoat. That undercoat traps air and works as insulation in both directions: it keeps heat out as well as in. Shaving removes the sun protection and does nothing useful for cooling, because dogs do not sweat through their skin. It also exposes pale skin to sunburn, and in many dogs the coat grows back patchy or never fully recovers.
What to do instead: deshed, do not shave. Brush out the loose undercoat regularly with a slicker or undercoat rake, keep your dog out of the midday sun, and give them shade and cool water. Clip the belly, paws and sanitary areas if you like. Leave the back and sides alone.
Single-coated breeds such as Shih Tzus, Maltese, Poodles and Yorkies are a different matter. Those coats keep growing and genuinely need regular clipping.
What You Need to Groom a Dog at Home
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A brush matched to the coat. Slicker brush for tangles, pin brush for long coats, undercoat rake for double coats, rubber curry for short coats.
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Nail clippers or a grinder. Grinders are slower but far harder to cut the quick with, which makes them the safer choice for nervous owners and dark-nailed dogs.
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A flea and tick comb. Cheapest diagnostic tool you can own. It tells you whether the itching is fleas before you spend on medication.
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Shampoo suited to the skin. Not human shampoo, which is the wrong pH for dog skin.
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A dryer, if you have a thick-coated dog. A damp undercoat in Indian humidity is how hot spots and yeast start. Towel-drying a Golden Retriever does not get it dry.
- Clippers, if your dog's coat keeps growing.
Buy Grooming Tools In Store or Online
Animeal is the online store of Goodman Pet Chemist, a licensed pet pharmacy chain with four branches across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, including a 24-hour store in Parel behind KEM Hospital. Walk in to see a clipper before you buy, or order online for free delivery above ₹499 and same-day delivery in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
Mahim ·
Sewri ·
Seawoods, Navi Mumbai
Dog Grooming FAQs
Can I use a human hair trimmer on my dog?
No. Dog coats are denser and oilier than human hair, and a human trimmer will snag, stall and overheat within minutes. It also pulls the coat, which teaches your dog to hate being groomed. Use a clipper built for dogs.
What is the best paw trimmer for dogs?
A small, quiet, narrow-blade cordless trimmer, or a #10 blade on a standard clipper. Trim only the hair standing proud of the pads and never cut into the webbing between the toes. Do not use scissors, because dogs flinch and the pads are easy to cut.
What clipper blade size should I use on a dog?
A #10 blade for general use. It leaves about 1.5mm and handles sanitary trims, belly and paw pads. Blade numbers work backwards from what people assume: a higher number cuts shorter. A #40 is surgical length and is not for routine grooming.
Should I shave my dog in summer?
Not if it is a double-coated breed such as a Husky, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever or Pomeranian. The undercoat insulates against heat as well as cold, and shaving removes sun protection while doing nothing to cool the dog. Deshed with an undercoat rake instead. Single-coated breeds like Shih Tzus and Poodles do need regular clipping.
How often should I groom my dog?
Brush short coats weekly and long or double coats two to three times a week, more during shedding season. Bathe every three to six weeks unless a vet advises otherwise, since over-bathing strips natural oils. Check nails monthly and paw pads weekly.
Are nail grinders better than nail clippers?
Grinders are slower but much harder to cut the quick with, which makes them safer for dark-nailed dogs where you cannot see the quick, and for owners who are nervous about it. Clippers are faster once you are confident. Many people use clippers then smooth the edge with a grinder.
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