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Ancol Small Animal Nail Clipper

12cm nail clippers for small pets, with a groove in the blade to judge how much to cut

£7.49

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UK delivery £2.99 · free over £39

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On using them for the first time

Ancol's own advice is that only the very end of the claw should be cut, to avoid the quick, and that long nails are better trimmed a little every few days than tackled in one go, to encourage the quick to recede naturally. If you haven't trimmed your pet's claws before, they also recommend getting guidance from a vet or groomer the first time rather than learning on your own pet.

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Why we chose it

Being able to see the cut before you make it is the actual useful feature here - the groove in the blade is what turns guesswork about the quick into something visible. At this price it's an easy thing to have in the cupboard rather than something you go without until you need it.

— Matt, founder

Specifications

Material: Comfortable non-slip handle with a semi-circular groove in the blade to check how much claw is being removed.
Care: SMALL ANIMAL ACC > SA GROOMING The Just 4 Pets grooming range has all the essential tools pet owners need to keep their pet's coats and claws in great condition It is advisable to
Brand: Ancol
Material: Comfortable non-slip handle with a semi-circular groove in the blade to check how much claw is being removed.

Full description

Cutting a claw too short hurts in exactly the same way regardless of the animal's size, and a small pet's claw gives you less room to get it wrong - there's less claw there to work with before you reach the quick.

Ancol's Just 4 Pets nail clippers are 12cm long, with a comfortable non-slip handle and a semi-circular groove cut into the blade so you can see how much claw you're about to remove before you commit to the cut.

12cm long
Non-slip handle
Semi-circular groove in the blade to check the cut before you make it
For small pets

On using them for the first time. Ancol's own advice is that only the very end of the claw should be cut, to avoid the quick, and that long nails are better trimmed a little every few days than tackled in one go, to encourage the quick to recede naturally. If you haven't trimmed your pet's claws before, they also recommend getting guidance from a vet or groomer the first time rather than learning on your own pet.

Who it's for: owners of rabbits, guinea pigs and other small pets who want to keep on top of claw length themselves, rather than a vet visit every time.

Delivery

Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £39. Full details on our delivery information page. Delivery information

Returns

14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. Items need to be unused (sensory products unopened, for hygiene). Full details on our delivery & returns page.

Payment

Secure checkout by Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, Link and Klarna. We never see or store your card details.

Common questions

How long are the clippers?

12cm.

Are they suitable for a first-time trim?

They can be, but Ancol recommend getting advice from a vet or groomer the first time you trim your pet's claws, to build confidence before doing it alone.

How much of the claw should I cut?

Ancol's guidance is to cut only the very end, to avoid the quick, and to trim long nails a little every few days rather than all at once.

What pets are these clippers for?

Small pets generally - Ancol's Just 4 Pets grooming range is built for that size, rather than for cats or dogs.

How do I clean it?

SMALL ANIMAL ACC > SA GROOMING The Just 4 Pets grooming range has all the essential tools pet owners need to keep their pet's coats and claws in great condition It is advisable to.

How long does delivery take?

Your estimated delivery date is shown above and updates automatically. UK orders are sent tracked — standard delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £39.

How do I track my order?

As soon as your order is dispatched we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

What is it made from?

Comfortable non-slip handle with a semi-circular groove in the blade to check how much claw is being removed.. Full specifications are listed above.

What if I need to return my order?

You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind. Just email us with your order number and we’ll send the return steps the same working day — see our delivery & returns page for details.

Why buy from Giddy Pets?

Carefully selected by pet ownersEvery product is chosen and quality-checked by people who actually live with dogs, cats and small pets.
Tracked delivery on every orderUK delivery with tracking as standard — and it’s free when you spend over £39.
UK customer supportReal, UK-based humans read every email — usually Matt, the founder. No bots, no ticket numbers.
Easy returns14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. If it’s not right, we’ll make it right.