The Purina Total Care 2-in-1 Scissors feature straight blade for trimming and cutting, thinning portion of blade for reducing hair thickness and volume along with blunt tips to reduce the risk of pinching your dog's skin. This tool is useful when thinning out mats and tangles. These scissors are an ideal size for general grooming and for thinning hard to reach areas such as around the legs and paws. In addition, these scissors have non-slip finger grips to reduce the risk of slipping.