Guest StriderDog Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I just dremeled the pups' nails and have yet again been left with the sneaking suspicion that inhaling pulverized dog toenail dust is probably not the healthiest thing to do. I've seen techs at (human) nail salons wear masks. Should I? Do you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trihounds Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Good question. I don't and probably won't. Quote Doe's Bruciebaby Doe's Bumper Derek Follow my Ironman journeys and life with dogs, cats and busy kids: A long road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifthounds Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Folks at nail salons generally do it because they deal with acrylic, which can be nasty to inhale in powdered form. Toenails might be irritating or cause sneezing, but I've never heard it's dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I sometimes wear as mask when I dremel Heidi's nails. I don't worry about the long term effects of nail dust, but have an allergy attack whenever I don't wear one. Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fini Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'm sure salon people are also dealing with fiberglass and materials that make the process inherently more toxic, not to mention the frequency. I don't imagine you would need to use a mask to do a couple of doggies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sheila Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I don't wear a mask. I just don't breathe while I'm actually dremeling a nail, and when I'm done with a nail I blow the dust away before taking another breath and resuming. (This isn't done consciously, I just realized this is what I do when I read the post and thought about it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Well what doesn't kill u makes u stronger! I don't worry too much about the dust. I was nice enough to wait until DH was finished eating before I started tonight. Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixidoll Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I dremel in the cellar. The dogs are more comfortable with the set up I have there. On the right side of me, I have a small fan that I turn on. You would be surprised at the nail dust that you can see blowing away. I found out about the dust when I got done one time and then took my glasses off and they were totally full, covered with the dust. After 3 dogs, I realized how much was in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GryffinSong Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I pull my shirt up over my nose and mouth when I grind my dog's nails. Having spent the last year fighting cancer, I'm not taking chances with the dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 No. I don't, and I don't worry about it. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheUnrulyHound Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I do, but mostly because a lot of dust is created when you dremmel 119 toenails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IHeartDogs Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I wear one, but it is because i have allergies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I do, but I have respiratory problems that seem to be exacerbated by fine particulate matter (i.e. dust, pulverized dog nails). Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritofeet Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I dremel outside when I can, and point the fan away from my face. I have had the same mask thought though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 sounds like a good idea, especially when i do it inside. outside i don't think it really matters, the dust just dissapates. good question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I dremel my dogs' nails while they're asleep on my bed next to me. Then I blow away the dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bang_o_rama Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I wear this one: http://comps.fotosearch.com/comp/FSP/FSP531/ghost-mask_~622009.jpg ~D~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I wear this one: http://comps.fotosea...ask_~622009.jpg ~D~ That's just the one your dog sees.... Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia and Diva Astar Dashindiva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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