Sir, you need more help than I can offer with a flimsy pair of nail cutters. Perhaps you should consider a pair of 8" electrician's side cutters. When not used for trimming, you could use them to administer a temporary sort of 'ANESTHESIA' when she get's totally out of control! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />