[pigsmakemesmile]

I think it perfectly humane for a vet to use a dremel tool to sand down nails, I view it as just another "tool" to use other than nail clippers PROVIDED that the individual using the tool knows how to file the nail without injuring the animal. There's a new tool out for dogs called "Peticure" used primarily to sand down toenails on dog's and I believe cats too. I have a dremel tool myself and am going to file my dogs nails to see just how affective it is. I'll practice on a piece of wood first to get the feel for it. In the mean time I'm gonna cont' using cat nail clippers on the pigs until I'm very comfortable using the dremel and even then I may not use it on them. The quick does eventually shrink back over a period of time provided that I'm consistent with trimming every two weeks. I've seen big improvements on the quick.