Pet owners are advised to never use human nail clippers because they may split the nail exposing the quick. (carrollcountytimes.com)
Regular human nail clippers work just fine on a cat, but Felder also recommends using a Dremel — an electric, rotating stone that you can buy at any hardware store. (fox19.com)
For tiny puppies, you can start with human nail clippers, but eventually will need clippers designed to cut the dog's toenails at the proper angle without splitting or crushing the nail. (thesprucepets.com)