

Alternatively, wait for the blade to cool off before continuing to shave your dog or cat. To test temperature, turn the clippers off, and apply the blade to your wrist to make sure the blade is not overheated. Therefore, to avoid burning your pet’s skin, always check the temperature of the blade every 5-10 minutes. For example, a #7 blade will get hotter much faster than a #3 blade. The higher the number of the blade, the quicker it will get hot. However, keep in that cermamic blades are fragile – so, handle with care.ĬAUTION: When using clipper blades, they will run hot with time. In my experience, I recommend ceramic blades for the #10 and #40 blades because they do not overheat as quickly as regular blades. Ceramic blades are like regular blades except they don’t overheat as quickly.Therefore, these are often used a lot on Yorkies, Westies, Schnauzers and Doodles. These are used to give a more texturized haircut.

Skip tooth blades are like regular blades but with wider gaps between the teeth.However, #10 blades are good for shaving cats smooth. If you shave the whole body with a #10 blade, your dog will be close to bald. This is used for shaving the paw pads, sanitary area, arm pits and shaving out mats. Most pet grooming clippers come with a #10 blade.I highly recommend them for professional groomers.

However, my favorite brand is Geib’s Buttercut blades.
