How To Cut Cat Claws Correctly

Dont get too close to the quick the pink part of the nail where blood vessels and nerve endings are.

How to cut cat claws correctly. Apply gentle pressure to your cats toes to make her claws come out. Trim only the sharp tip of one nail which is usually inch or less. Avoid the quick when you trim the claw cutting into it will cause pain and bleeding. If she sniffs the clippers set a treat on top of them for her to eat next while massaging.

Release your cats toe and quickly give your kitty a treat. Again notice the pink tissue the quick on the inside of the claw. Get your cat used to touching and holding their paws over the span of several days because most cats dont like their feet touched. Gently press on each nail to extend it.

Use your thumb and forefinger to gently press on the cats toes so that the claws extend one at a time. It will mostly be clear but a few millimeters into the claw right after the curve you will see it begin to get cloudly on the bottom side. Gently press the cats toe pads to reveal sharp claws in need of a trim. Get your cat comfortable with the nail trimming position.

Take one of your cats toes in your hand massage and press the pad until the nail extends. Of course if you have an aggressive cat you might try to wrap her in a blanket. The best way to trim a cats claws is by placing her in your lap and waiting until she is comfortable. Once the claw is out have a look at it.

Sit her on your lap put a piece of uncooked spaghetti into the clippers and hold them near your cat. Gently hold your cats paw while letting her pull away if she so chooses. If your cat absolutely refuses to allow you to clip tier claws get help from your veterinarian or a professional groomer. Remove the sharp tip below the quick away from the toe clipping about halfway between the end of the quick and the tip of claw.

If youre going to be trimming the cats nails by yourself the cat will need to sit on its rear on your lap facing.