SCAREDY CUT Silent Pet Grooming Kit for Dog, Cat and All Pet Grooming - A Quiet Alternative to Electric Clippers for Sensitive Pets (Right-Handed Pink)

Scaredy Cut Silent Pet Grooming Kit For Cats & Dogs - Quiet Alternative to Electric Clippers For Sensitive Pets - Right-Handed, Pink I've been clipping my own dogs for more than twenty years, and have been using a combination of scissors and electric clippers to do so. But my retired service dog, a shih tzu, has become very sensitive to and fearful of the sound and feel of the electric clippers. She's deaf, developing tunnel vision and has a severe heart murmur. This combination of factors causes her to pass out and/or have seizures when she's exposed to physical and/or emotional stress. Since she can no longer hear a baseline of sounds to allow her to filter out what's threatening and what's not, the clippers cause her a great deal of stress... and that causes me a great deal of stress! The physical condition for which I have a service dog is exacerbated by stress, so grooming has become a bad time for both of us... and for my present, working service dog, as he is trained to react to my stress. Bad scene, all around! Enter these clippers: I wasn't sure they were anything more than a gimmick, but the problem was dire enough that I was willing to risk it. As it turns out, they don't stress my old girl. I can get into places with them that were awkward and/or impossible with the electric clippers. I no longer have to pull out clippers, comb and scissors: these little scissor/clippers are all of those things combined. As I'm clipping around her feet (I like to give her Teddy Bear feet which require a scissored guide cut around the outside bottom of the paws) I can flip the clippers over and use them as plain scissors without having to let go of her foot and transfer from clipper to scissor. I don't have to hold a comb in one hand and the scissors in the other in the fiddly places where her hair won't stay fluffed out for the scissors cut. She does have hair, rather than fur, and these do a more precise job of cutting than clippers. They're easier and more precise to use around her eyes and in her hygiene areas than electric clippers. The tension on them is easier to adjust than on the electric clippers and they're easier to clean than the electric clippers. Although I don't like to clip dirty fur, I can with these. This is important for those times, like today, when she can't handle the stress of a wet bath, but she still needs some clipping. The electric clippers leave too much behind then. These clippers did an excellent job; and I can, when I need to, sharpen them myself. And last, but by no means least, these are so easy to pull out and use on the fly that I can take a few clips here and there on those spots that require more frequent attention (face, bangs, hygiene areas, paws)... no more, "Oh! Her face needs attention but we don't have time to pull out the clippers and go through all the ordeal and aftermath of a clipping session!" I also have a large cat who can't always get his nether areas completely clean. Clippers and cats, obviously, are not a happy combination. These work well for him, too. In fact, I would recommend these for use with children who have sensory issues as well.

I just received the Scaredy-cut clippers yesterday (Wed, June 5th) and immediately set to work on my Maine Coon cat for about an hour; a challenge when your cat has 3-inch hair and a thick undercoat! BOTTOM LINE: I loved the idea (as did she) but didn't like the scissors itself very much. They seemed dull. I watched three demo videos on the how-to's so I know I was following the instructions as best as I could. And I tried the cuts using the longest 1" head on the clippers, meaning I had less hair per chop, so that should have made it even easier. I took very small tufts of fur to cut each time, yet it still typically took me 3-4 chops with the Scaredy-cut scissors to cut through the fur. When I used our older barber scissors with her fur, it cut through the fur and undercoat like butter; one cut easily did the job each time. This confirmed to me that these Scaredy-Cut scissors need to be sharper. It could be that my pair of Scardey-Cut scissors are just defective or that these scissors are not meant to be used on long-haired cats with thick undercoats... but since the most-helpful review and the company owner, Matthew, both have Maine Coons, and use Scaredy Cut with great success, I suspect the problem is either with how I'm cutting or this particular pair of scissors I'm using. Again, I think the idea is awesome as my Maine Coon is very skittish when it comes to noises, so electric clippers were out. And she purred the entire time, thinking she was getting a lengthy massage! I *AM* impressed by the company's quick and thoughtful responses to customer concerns. Thank you for that, Matthew. -Terry PS: to be fair to the company, if I find I am cutting her hair wrongly with the scissors or that the scissors are merely defective and another pair fixes the problem, I will immediately come here and edit this review and up the star rating. I WANT this company to succeed! __________________________________________________ EDIT: Amazing. Within hours of posting this review, Matthew of Scaredy Cut had contacted me AND mailed me a replacement pair of scissors to try out. Now *that* is some impressive customer service! ************************************************** EDIT 22 March 2013: I've now had these scissors 9 months and used them to trim my Maine Coon's hair 3 times. Each time it gets a little easier and I'm faster at it. The secret is to have scissors that are tight (I had to have mine replaced) and to take my time. Cut small tufts at first and not too deep. Make more than one pass. Follow the video. It works. I cut her hair today down to the undercoat and evened out the fur and brushed her in less than an hour (this is on a VERY LARGE 14 lbs female cat!) ... and she looks pretty good. And that is taking her fur from 3 inches down to about 1/2 inch (except for her head, cowl and tail, which I didn't touch). BOTTOM LINE: They work and get the job done and my cat purrs the entire time. I will add that the scissors could be sharper, hence why the rating is only 4 star. They aren't barber-quality scissors and the thumb hole is too small for me. So I take my time and give my thumb a rest. But this is a LOT cheaper than taking the cat to a groomer, if she'd even allow it, which I doubt. My wish is this idea but with thin barber-quality scissors like we use to cut human hair, but that would seriously raise the price as such scissors are expensive. So for the money, THESE ARE GREAT! And EVERY email or inquiry is answered quickly. They bend over backwards to make you happy. Seriously! ________________________________________ Nov 26, 2014 EDIT: The company upgraded the scissors and asked me to try them out... Wow. MUCH sharper! These scissors, service and idea get 5 STARS from me now. A breeze to cut my Maine Coon's incredibly long hair and dense undercoat. I highly recommend these scissors to anyone who wants to trim their cat or dog's hair. The scissors work. My cat would *never* put up with electric clippers so this idea has been a savior for me. Thanks.

I was worried that these would be a dull pair of weak diecast metal scissors. I was SOOO wrong! These have that nice sharp swish sound as the two blades close and cut amazingly well. They take a bit to get used to, and by that I mean making sure the comb is flat to the skin of the dog. My dogs are Coton de Tulear and one is older with knee problems and trying to get him to stand for any length of time is impossible. He can't even lay on one side too long with out needing to change position. These scissors cut a hunk of hair fast and I can do a hunk about the size of a quarter without any trouble. The comb covers the end of the scissors so you do not have to worry about stabbing your pet and the comb teeth are not sharp enough to do harm either if you are paying attention. I have the right handed pair but I am curious if the left handed might have been a better choice since you have to hold a hunk of hair then cut it. I would by these again, it is slower than am electric clipper but the quality of the cuts and the blades is worth th purchase. My only reason for not giving 5 stars is because I am not sure how to sharpen them in the future. I will add a picture in the future when I finish trimming his coat.

Pour les chiens craintifs que la tondeuse terrorise, c'est le top ! Travail propre et facile à utiliser, forcément plus long qu'à la tondeuse mais chien décontracté c'est génial !

This product is outstanding for many reasons and I had read all of the reviews before ordering it. It arrived quickly, much sooner than Amazon's estimated delivery date and I used it on my beloved shitzu as soon as it arrived. I couldn't believe how easy, efficient, cost effective and peaceful the trimming session proceeded. It took me less than half hour and when I was done, it was hard to differentiate between my at home trim and the $80 trim I would have paid the groomer. It wasn't perfect but my baby Jasti looked pretty good! The $32 grooming set already saved me $80 and that is with just one trim so far. I did make the silly mistake of not holding the shears with the comb side facing her skin but she was okay and other than that, she actually fell asleep during the grooming session. Check this out: no more driving to the groomer, no more spending tons of money, no more struggling to find time to bring her for a trim! I love this product and the customer service is prompt, helpful and very responsive. The creator of this amazing product is a genius and has made my life, and my shitzu's quality of life, so much better. Don't hesitate to buy this, it costs nothing when you consider that it practically trims your pet with no cost other than the grooming shears. And the attachment combs are a nice perk. I feel that this company deserves more recognition.....

Super même pour un chien avec un sous poils. un petit coup de main est qd même nécessaire pour l’utilisation mais celle ci reste facile d’utilisation J’en suis ravis.

I highly recommend this product. It is easy to use and my fussy cat looks good with her new haircut. She was happy to let me use it on her.

The product was fantastic for our terrified terrier and we thought it was perfect. However, the plate that you fit the grooming guard too snapped off after just a few uses. It’s a metal plate and looks like it was soldered on but it broke clean off. I have asked for a replacement or repair but have heard nothing back and that was months ago