How To Cut Your Kittens Nails

Massage kitty s paws and extend a nail.

How to cut your kittens nails. A scissor type that cuts from two sides coming together. Have your tools ready before you cut your kitten s nails there are generally two types of pet nail clippers. Gently take one of your cat s paws between your fingers and massage for no longer than the. By now your cat is used to his feet being handled.

The best way to cut a kitten s nails easily is to develop a trusting relationship with your kitten. Collect your cat and place. She s very patient the clippers we use and love. Massage his paw and gently get hold of one toe.

As kittens grow they discover all their fighting tools including their nails they also discover how much fun it is to climb furniture and bat at toys but what they really need to discover is how to accept you cutting their nails so you can help protect them from the pain of overgrown nails and prevent damage to your furniture and flesh. Besides trimming their nails while they are asleep you can also try to feed them treats such as mayonnaise slather some on their nose they d be too busy licking off the treats to worry about having their nails trimmed. Clipping tiny kitten nails is no joke. Ideally you should introduce your cat to nail clipping when she s a kitten.

Wait for the right opportunity. Trimming a cat s nails by yourself 1. It is personal preference which you prefer to use. Nail clipping and nail care for cats setting the mood.

Use the right tools. It should also be devoid of distractions and other pets. As your cat is more comfortable you may be able to do a couple of nails. Make friends with the paw.

Before sitting down to cut your cat s nails be sure you have the right equipment to do so. Then work until the kitten is comfortable with you touching his or her paws. The room should be well lit for you to be able to cut the nails without injuring your cat. The guillotine type with a circle at the end that encloses the nail and a blade the moves into the circle to cut the nail tip.

Finally snip the nails quickly so the kitty doesn t lose patience and be careful to only trim claws without cutting the paw. You should pick a time. Here we trim our foster kitten marsha s sharp claws. Choose a chair in a quiet.

However if your cat is as resistant as my kitty jackie the nail trimming while asleep technique should work the best. Get acquainted with.