How To Trim A Cats Nails
Once the cat is in your lap and calm its time to start.
How to trim a cats nails. Trimming a cats nails by yourself 1. Dont try to cut them extremely short just cut the tip off. Use your thumb and forefinger to gently press on the cats toes so that the claws extend one at a time. Use the right tools.
Make friends with the paw. Once the claw is out have a look at it. There are plenty of ultra close up views in this video showing exactly how to. This is the area you want to avoid when trimming nails.
You must cut below that or you will cause pain and bleeding. Choose a chair in a quiet. If your cat becomes houdini and magically vanishes whenever you even think about trimming her nails part of the problem might be she has learned to associate the procedure with restraint discomfort fear or even pain. If you are unable to perform nail trimming even after following this how to trim a squirmy cats nails guide then you may consider for a vet visit but it can also make your cat stressed.
Collect your cat and place. Gently squeeze the top and bottom of one toe to extend the nail. In cats simply trim the hook off the end. Wait for the right opportunity.
The quick is the pink area within the nail where the nerves and blood vessels are similar to the area underneath our nails. In this video he shows you how to properly restrain a fractious cat and then easily trim your cats nails. Nail clipping and nail care for cats setting the mood. Ideally you should introduce your cat to nail clipping when shes a kitten.
This video will show you how easy it is to safely trim or cut your cats claws at home using a regular nail clipper. You cant trim your cats nails whenever you feel like it. Dr jones cat gussie is a challenge to examine retrain and trim nails. Gently take one of your cats paws between your fingers and massage for no longer than the.
You should pick a time. Youll see the pink tissue sometimes referred to as the quick in the middle of the nail. So i have shared a few tips to make your squirmy cat ready for the vet visit. First inspect your cats claws under a bright light.
Hold the trimmers in one hand and the cats paw in the other.