2007-01-03 13:05:29 · 12 answers · asked by xoxo 6 in Pets ➔ Cats
Nail trim Video: http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/trimming_claws/index.shtml
2007-01-03 13:07:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
It's best to get the cat nail scissors, as nail clippers clip flat surfaces and can cause the nails to split a little and be rough. They're cheap and you can get them at most places that sell cat products. Depending on your cat you can trim them with someone holding the cat for you, have them hold the cat vertical, supporting their bottom and holding under their front paws so their paws face the person clipping the nails. This is easiest. But if there is only one person or the cat is squirmy, you can gently wrap the cat in a towel and leave their head out and the paw you wish to trim. My three boys usually get a treat when it's done. It is also good to keep in mind the cat's mood, as it's best if you start when they're calm and relaxed. Careful not to clip the pink part of their nails, as that will cause bleeding.
My cats don't mind their nails trimmed, as they don't get their nails stuck in the carpet, blankets, etc. They aren't always good, so I clip a couple of paws at a time if that's all I can get. I like it for all the obvious reasons - including they don't scratch me when trying to be affectionate and massaging their paws on me, running across my lap, etc.
2007-01-03 13:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by Cheri72 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I try to trim my cats nails when they r sleeping, less stress on them as well. just CLIP the very TIP. That will do just fine. If u go much farther back u might get into the "quick", which can be very PAINFUL for them, and u might NOT beable to stop the bleeding.
Once u have done it, it will be alot easier for u the next time around. Also, u really DON'T need to clip the back ones, just the front ones. GOOD LUCK :)
p.s. Toenail clippers work perfectly.
2007-01-03 13:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just take ours when he's in a mellow mood and sit him in my lap (he's on his back with tummy up) - then I use a regular small nail clipper and clip a few at a time to his level of tolerance. Then I let him down a little bit and proceed doing the rest. I also put the SoftPaws on the front claws the same way.
2007-01-03 16:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a cat nail clipper for cats at the pet store and/or ask the people at the pet store to do it for you
And WhoAreYou, she wants totrim their nails, not declaw them! Get your facts straight. And yes I do think declawing is cruel!
2007-01-03 13:08:27 · answer #5 · answered by hellopeople13 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
using nail clippers work just take the tip of the claw off thats the only sharp part of the claw
2007-01-04 05:48:21 · answer #6 · answered by josh_grabowski 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a normal nail clipper, and take about a 16th off each nail, my wife does it to our cat and it does not mind alittle, feels better??
2007-01-03 13:10:49 · answer #7 · answered by COSMO 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take mine to the vets office....then they put "soft paws" on him which is like acrylic nails for us. They are only around $20 and have all different colors!
2007-01-03 13:15:44 · answer #8 · answered by Sabby S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use proper cat nail clippers,cut the tip off, dont go too far because there is blood vessel (you will see this) and that would cause bleeding and pain
2007-01-03 15:07:35 · answer #9 · answered by Calais 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put a strait jacket on it and the clip its nails.
2007-01-03 13:11:49 · answer #10 · answered by Hawk G 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋