It doesn't have to be stressful for anyone to trim your cat's nails, yet it frequently is. According to cat behaviorists, every cat can be trained to accept and even like having its nails cut. You and your cat can unwind while getting their regular manicures by using a few easy suggestions.


Creating a Mood

In a perfect world, you would start getting your cat used to having its nails clipped when it was still a kitten and still getting used to the outside world. No matter when you begin, nail trimming should always be done in a serene, quiet setting. According to cat behaviorists, every cat can be trained to accept and even like having its nails cut. Move your cat to a seat where you may hold them in your lap comfortably.


Make the Paw Your Friend


Some cats find playing with their feet more repulsive than the trim itself. It will be beneficial in the long term to take the time to make them feel at ease having their paws touched.


Holding one paw between your fingers, gently rub it for two to three seconds. During the procedure, if your cat moves, gently imitate their motion. Compress the paw to allow one nail to extend. Give your cat a treat, then immediately let her go. If you can, do this twice or three times each day until your cat becomes used to it and resists it less.




Learn More About the Clipper

For your cat, unfamiliar objects can be upsetting. Leave the clippers outside so your cat may examine them. You could even put a treat on them to entice your cat to sniff them and become accustomed to them.


As their nails are being cut, some cats are frightened of the noise the clipper creates. As your cat is sitting on your lap, put some dry spaghetti in the clippers. Keep the clippers near by and gently rub one paw. After that, cut the noodles so they make a loud cracking sound. Reward your cat as soon as they can handle the noise and massage.


Temporary Clip


Once you've given your cat some time to get used to the idea, it's time to start cutting. Your cat should be on your lap, facing away from you. With one of your cat's paws in your palm, gently press on the paw pad until you can clearly see the claw. If trimming is necessary, be careful to only take out the sharp tip and leave the quick intact.

If your cat has detected that you are trimming their nail, release the paw right away and offer them a treat. Continue with additional nails if your cat is calm and doesn't seem to resent being trimmed.

After you've clipped two or three nails, many cats will whine. If this occurs, halt and allow them to go. Always give the cat a treat or special toy after a trim. Your cat will see that trimming is joyful rather than unpleasant as a result. To get every one of their nails clipped, you could require multiple quick sessions.


Never make hasty decisions


Your cat will see that trimming is joyful rather than unpleasant as a result. The quick is what we call this. Blood vessels and nerves are located there. Never cut too close to the bone because doing so could result in bleeding and suffering for your cat. Broken nails are unpleasant for cats, as anyone who has done so may confirm. Just cut the white section of the claw.


Always choose making a shallow cut over leaving more of a claw. You might want to keep a styptic stick or powder on hand. It can be used to halt the bleeding if you accidently cut yourself too deeply. Pet supply businesses frequently carry these goods.


Scheduling of Clips

Most cats require regular claw trimming every two to three weeks. You might want to keep a styptic stick or powder on hand. It can be used to halt the bleeding if you accidently cut yourself too deeply. Pet supply businesses frequently carry these goods.


Declawing cats is strongly discouraged by the ASPCA. You might want to keep a styptic stick or powder on hand. It can be used to halt the bleeding if you accidently cut yourself too deeply. Pet supply businesses frequently carry these goods. Give your cats someplace to scratch instead, consult your vet about nail covers, or give them more frequent nail trimmings.





What Not to Do


Never try to cut your cat's nails when they're upset or when you're feeling unhappy. As a result, the procedure becomes more stressful.

Never clip nails too short. If you cut too deeply, you run the danger of nicking the quick.

Avoid reprimanding or spanking your cat for displaying resistance. They won't stop avoiding cutting as a result of this.

Do not attempt to trim your cat's nails all at once.