Should i trim my cats nails or let a groomer do it?

Question

I got trimming i could trim but sometime its hard to trim the nails cause they move around alot only way i do it is when they sleep but i could only clip 2 nails and they wake up. is there another way or should i let a groomer do it?

Answer 1

I always let the groomer do it. You don't clip them like ours,(straight across) you either use cat clippers or if you use our toenail clipper, you turn them sideways and just snip the very tip of the claw (AVOIDING the pink you see through the nail). To do this, you put the cats toes on your first two fingers and lightly press the top with you thumb to extend their claws while holding the cat between your arm and ribcage. It takes practice for you and the cat to get used to. But I trained my cat with a water gun when she scratched furniture, or pulled on the carpet, that took much less time maybe a month or two, and I never worried about again, and I had her 15 years. I did however let the vet clip them on her regular visits and I watched him carefully. This would help her avoid snagging her nails, or them getting hung up in the carpet when she stretched or played. I really hope this helped.

Answer 2

Take the cat to the groomer or your Vet and ask them to show you how to properly trim the cats nails. Asking them what kind of clipper to use and any other things that you need to know is a good idea too.

My cat's nails are trimmed at least once a week, and if you have a scratching post (which with nails you will need!) you may have to do it more often. Taking the cat to the groomer constantly is a waste of time and money, when it is very easy to learn how to do it yourself. Taking the cat to the groomer should be a last resort for a cat who is very uncooperative. But if you get your cat used to it by working with them and handling their feet everyday like you are going to clip them, eventually nail trimming becomes no big deal at all. I can trim my cat in about one minute!

BTW: Trimmed cat nails are still very good defense, and I wonder what your cat would need to defend itself against in a home. My cat has trimmed nails, and can still do some pretty serious damage if she wants!

Answer 3

It depends on the cat. If you end up only able to do a couple of nails at a time because the cat wakes up and starts, that's OK. Just get the other nails when you have a chance.

If you can get someone to help you, it's an easier job when it's a two-person operation. You do the clipping ... the other person holds the cat.

If your cat absolutely won't hold still, OR your cat has dark-colored claws that make it hard to see the quick (the red part you don't want to cut), then it's probably a job best left to the vet or to a groomer.

Answer 4

* Invest in a good pair of nail trimmers for your pet. They can last a lifetime.

* Make trimming time fun and not a struggle. Sit on the floor with your pet, trimmers, and CutStop Styptic Pads to stop bleeding if you knick the quick. The "quick," a blood vessel that runs down the middle of your pet's nail, grows as the nail grows, so if you wait a long time between cuttings, the quick will be closer to the end of the nail. This means more likelihood of bleeding during trimming.

* Try to trim your pet's nails weekly. Weekly nail trimmings can also alert you to other foot problems your pet may have.

* Trimming your pet's nails doesn't have to be a chore or unpleasant. If your pet is not used to having her nails trimmed, start slowly and gradually work up to simply holding her toes firmly for 15-30 seconds. Do not let her mouth or bite at you. It can take daily handling for a week or more to get some pets used to this.

* Using a nail trimmer for cats, cut the nail below the quick on a 45-degree angle, with the cutting end of the nail clipper toward the end of the nail. You will be cutting off the finer point. In cats, the quick is generally easy to see, and you can cut the excess away with one cut.

* If your pet will tolerate it, do all four feet this way. If she won't, take a break. And don't forget the dewclaws. If not trimmed, dewclaws can grow so long they curl up and grow into the soft tissue, like a painful ingrown toenail.

* Trimming nails regularly should be a part of your weekly grooming routine with your pet. Remember that cats as well as dogs can benefit from a nail trimming.

Answer 5

I let the groomers do it to my cat and he always behaves perfectly when I take him there, but when I try to clip his nails myself things tend to get ugly. I guess it all depends on the cat, if you know how to trim a cat's claw without hurting it, try it, if he doesn't like it, take it to the groomers.

Good luck!
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Answer 6

I trim my cats nails all of the time. I would suggest that you enlist the help of another person and have that person hold the cat firmly and start clipping. The cat may struggle, but if you move right along and don't prolong the job, you will have it done in no time.

Answer 7

I have trained my cats to enjoy getting their nails trimmed. I hold them on my lap, turn them onto their backs and massage their feet. They've learned to love it. Sometimes, when I do this, clipping is involved. Sometimes not. They never know when I'm going to whip out the evil clippers. When the clippers do get whipped out, they are always accompanied by treats. They also get to attack the clippers afterward.

The groomer will do it for $5. It's up to you and how much patience you have.

Answer 8

I do my own cat's nails. Go slow. Get them used to it. A nail or two at a time followed by Treats!

Just hold them in your lap at a time when they're a little cozy and not terribly active. Give them love. Handle their paws. Get them relaxed. Try a nail. If there is a lot of resistance, try again later. No hurry. This can be just a normal part of grooming, like brushing or snuggling.

Answer 9

I always do mine myself. I start it as young kittens to get them used to it. Even with the kittens I usually do it when they're very tired or even sleeping. So what if you only clip 2 nails at a time, you'll get the others next time. Just the fact that you were able to do 2 nails and the cat didn't have a bad experience with it will eventually make it easier to trim more. Plus, it will help your cats learn to trust you in the event that you have to do other unpleasant things to them in the future like take their temperatures, administer medicine.

I shoot for at least one paw at a time if the kitten is semi-cooperative, and if I'm lucky I'll get 2 paws or more.

One tip is to get them used to you handling their paws by massaging them and pushing on their pads to extend the nail at times when you are not planning on cutting them. It makes things easier in the long run.

Why pay to have something like that done when if you are patient you can do it yourself. Do you think the person you take your cat to is going to patiently wait for your cat to fall asleep. They're going to do them all real quick whether your cat likes it or not. It could be a bad experience for your cat and make it harder for you to start doing it yourself if you change your mind. In my opinion that could be more traumatic for the cat then your patient, loving, slower progress at home.

Answer 10

you may attempt quite a few different issues. paintings on one foot an afternoon till ultimately he's greater cooperative. And use 2 human beings in case you may - one to hold; one to trim. i might first attempt wrapping him in a towel and doing one foot at a time. After each nail or foot supply him an incredible manage - like a chew of cheese. puppy and compliment him inbetween circumstances. i've got had to very almost sit down on a cat - a minimum of have him decrease back his butt as much as my physique and purely firmly carry his paw and trim the nails. in case you have 2 human beings you will carry the cat or maybe scruff him to make him stay nonetheless. while you're making it a typical recurring of checking and trimming as mandatory weekly, he gets used to it. additionally initiate petting and twiddling with him and touching his feeet/preserving them, etc once you have not got the clippers out. He desires to get used to having is ft and feet dealt with greater usually.