Cutting Your Cat S Claws

How to properly trim your cat s claws.

Cutting your cat s claws.

Trimming your cat s nails does not have to be stressful. Nail trimming is often feared by owners who are worried about trimming them too short or are dealing with a wiggly feline. It is better to accustom your cat to this practice from a young age. Styptic powder is a good thing to have around if this is your first time trimming the cat s claws or if you have an animal that fusses and moves around a lot while trimming.

If your cat continually refuses your attempts to trim her nails take her to your veterinarian or groomer for a nail trim. If the idea of trimming a cat s claws has you biting your nails know that all it takes is some patience and a bit of practice to sharpen your skills. Take the paw between your thumb and your index finger. With a few simple tips you can quickly and easily keep those nails short and neat and save your furniture.

If your cat resists don t raise your voice or punish her. Use an appropriate claw clipper bought at the vet clinic or in a pet shop. Staying on the cutting edge. Never attempt a clipping when your cat is agitated or you re upset.

Choose a quiet place to avoid scaring the pet. Look for a pink or red tinge at the base of the claw and ensure that you do not cut too close to it. Depending on your cat s temperament you may be able to cut only a few nails at a time and that s okay. However if your cat s kneading is more traumatic for you than it is comfortable there is no problem with simply nipping the end of the claws to make them a little.

Nail trimming is also a fast and effective alternative to declawing which involves surgical amputation and can cause behavioral and health issues. You have to be careful not to cut the quick which contains the blood vessels and the nerves. Unless your cat s claws have grown overly long and are at risk of becoming ingrown or causing other problems for the cat it is generally fine to leave the claws well alone. It will help stop the bleeding if you trim too far down.

The best way to calm your fears is to ask your vet or a. A cat may need its nails trimmed to keep them from splitting or breaking and you may find it productive to trim off the sharp points of your cat s nails if the cat is prone to kneading scratching etc. Cornstarch is a great substitute if you don t have styptic powder on hand. Trimming a cat s claws should be as painless as you cutting your nails.

Trimming a cat s nails is fairly easy once you get your cat accustomed to it. There are plenty of ultra close up view. And don t rush you may cut into the quick. There are 4 steps.

Be patient with your cat and don t punish her if she resists the nail trim. This video will show you how easy it is to safely trim or cut your cats claws at home using a regular nail clipper.