What is the best way to clip a cats nails?

Question

My cats nails are extremely sharp, I dont have a cat nail clipper, but what are alternatives?

Answer 1

You can use nail clippers meant for people if you are very careful. Take the cat's front paw in your hand and press gently on the "knuckle" to make the claw appear. Look for the vein; you MUST be careful not to cut into that. Clip off only the sharpest tip at first. Most cats really don't mind. The back claws are much harder to clip; practice on the front claws until you and the cat are used to the process.

Answer 2

Get a cat nail clipper. Wrap the cat in a towel if you are afraid of getting scratched or if the cat is not accustommed to your manicures. My cats allow me to take their paws and clip their nails without so much as a 'meow'. Talk soothingly to your cat while clipping the nails. In time, your cat will get used to this process, and you can do it once every week or two and keep those claws short.

Answer 3

You only need to clip off the very tip of the cat's nails (you will see the pink inside, you can't cut that, it can bleed out) you can use human nail clippers, the flat type that you squeeze together, you just need to cut the nail side on.

Answer 4

Buy a cat tree, it'll dull the nails. Don't De-claw its very painful and nails are a cats line of defense. There are no alternatives. If necessary take the cat to the vet and get them trimmed.

Answer 5

i just use regular nail clippers just make sure you dont go below the pink inside of the nail it will bleed and the only way to stop it is to stick the nail inside some baking flour be very careful because they will be very jumpy...good luck

Answer 6

You can use human nail trimmers, however one designed for pet animals is better and can be purchased for under $7. Additionally, I have included a website that shows a detail step-by-step on how to trim cats nails. :-)

Answer 7

FINGER NAIL CLIPPERS. it's inexpensive to buy. works exactly the same as a cat nail clipper.

Answer 8

Just ask your veterinarian to clip the nails for you and show you how to do it. I think it's better to let the veterinarian clip the nails.

Answer 9

if your cat EVER goes outside,please dont clip or declaw your cat.this is his only self defence.if something gets after him,he won't be able to climb a tree or anything else to get to safty

Answer 10

finger nail clippers. my vet recommended it for my 5 month old male kitten. please don't declaw your cat, I declawed my 2 year old female (front claws) and after researching about the method afterward I completly regreted it. it's down right cruel!! HIH!!!