I heard that a kitten still has a vein growing in it nails so u cant cut the is this true? if u cut the vein then the kittens hands will be paralized?
2006-07-25 15:19:18 · 18 answers · asked by Lil Kaluha5555555 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I would never de-claw my cat that is a terrible thing to do the only reason i ask is I'm giving the kitten to my neighbor b/c my 7 month old cat isnt cat friendly and they have a toddler and the only way they would save this cat is if i trimmed the nails so it couldnt scratch the baby
2006-07-25 17:50:53 · update #1
check with a vet. they would be able to tell you.
2006-07-25 15:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by Richard H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By all means trim their nails. I have a small pair of suture scissors that are perfect for trimming kittens nails. Just take off the very tip of the nail, that's all you need to do.
I foster preemie orphan kittens often and I start trimming their nails at about 3 weeks. I go through the motions of trimming every few days, even if I don't actually trim their claws. This gets them used to being handled and will make life much easier for their owners once you adopt them out.
I have never heard of a kittens paws being paralized from trimming their claws too short. Do you know how they declaw a cat? They cut off the claw at the joint where it meets what you might call the first knuckle. Now that's trimming it REAL short. This of course is a surgical procedure to be done under anesthesia by a qualified surgeon. (yeah, I know, but just making sure that's clear to everyone....)
2006-07-25 15:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by wibbsite 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I have never heard anything like that. But they can bleed and run the risk of infection if you trim too much...but that doesn't happen very often.
Use sharp finger nail clippers or clippers specifically designed for use on cats...secure the kitten and then pick up the paw you want to trim. Gently press your thumb between 'palm' paw pad and the 'finger' paw pads. This will make the kitty's paws spread without hurting him. You can then gently grab a 'toe' and snip the end of the nail off
Since it's a kitten, I wouldn't do anymore than snip the pointed end and move on...so you don't run the risk of snipping too much and making him bleed...kittens' nails need trimmed reguarly anyway.
You'll have to move quickly if you hope to get all the nails trimmed in one sitting...cats do not like to be held nor do they like their feet touched. My husband and I usually do it together...I've never been able to clip my cats' paws by myself...but you have a kitten so it might be easier.
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2006-07-25 16:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by redfernkitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just cut the very tips!! yes there is a vein so DO NOT cut any further than the tip.. if you can hold the kitten down long enough you can also use a finger nail file and just file the tip that you cut, but do it softly just to smooth it..
I do it to may cats and have since they were kittens!!!
2006-07-25 15:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by DeeDee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They always have a vein in the nail - but u need to cut just the nail - the quick has the vein. I think it's better to start early, and get them used to it ASAP. I like the scissors type better than the clippers for cats..much easier, and they don't need that thick a cut, like a dog nail. Just cut the tip for your new baby to get rid of the sharp area, that makes it easier, as they don't get scared.
Good luck with your new baby..
2006-07-25 15:34:24 · answer #5 · answered by lschotto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no need to cut them yet. The claws are still very soft. You can start cutting htme when they are about 2~3 mths old when the claws harden.
The part that you should not cut is called the quick. If you look carefully at the claw, you can see the pink part in it. That is the quick and contains nerves and blood. But it will be very difficult to see it in a very young kitten. It will be very painful and streesful to the cat if you cut the quick.
2006-07-25 16:59:43 · answer #6 · answered by Puzzled 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHEN CUTTING ANY ANIMALS NAILS(REPTILE, CAT, DOG, BIRD, ECT...) YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE ON HAND SOME STIPTIC(SP) POWDER. THIS HELPS STOP THE BLEEDING JUST IN CASE YOU CUT TOO MUCH OFF AND IT STARTS BLEEDING...
NO YOU WILL NOT PARALIZE AN ANIMAL BY CUTTING TOO MUCH.
IT WILL HURT LIKE A SOB BUT ITS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD.
FOR A SMALL ANIMAL SUCH AS A KITTEN I WOULD SUGGEST EITHER A NAIL FILE OR BABY/SMALL NAIL CLIPPERS. TRY TO LOOK TO SEE IF YOU SEE A LITTLE SHADOW WITHIN THE NAIL THAT IS THE "QUICK", ITS A LITTLE BLOOD VESSEL THAT BRINGS BLOOD TO THE NAILS AND HELPS THEM GROW. TRY TO PREPARE YOUR ANIMAL FOR THE TRIMMINGS BY PLAYING WITH HIS/HER FEET FOR A WHILE BEFORE.
TRIM GENTLY AND QUICKLY. IF YOU ARE FILING THEM MAKE SURE THE EDGES ARE ALL FILED DOWN...
2006-07-25 15:29:37 · answer #7 · answered by brooklyn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do anything to her or his nails until the kitten is about 3 to 4 months.
2006-07-25 15:48:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't Ever touch nails! Outlawing DE-clawing is an issue/it desroys the entire nervous system/how can you ask Yahoo,instead of a vet or someone better than a vet/Do Not cut the "Quick" at the quick/that vein is to be left alone!Just the sharp tips!Hope i am not too late!
2006-07-25 15:44:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you cut it too short it may bleed a little, but no lasting harm will be done. Use human baby nail clippers and have someone help or do it while they are sleeping. Cut them weekly forever so they will know what the expect and always be good for it!!!!
2006-07-25 15:32:10 · answer #10 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
No, don't clip your kittens nails, they are still growing and developing, get it a scratching post and it'll sort it's own nails out when it jumps up and plays on it.
Wolverine_Clawess_26
2006-07-25 17:44:59 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋