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9 Tips of Teaching You How to Trim Your Cat's Nails

by rose on Jun 29, 2010

I'll teach you how to trim your cat's nails. Remeber, if you don't trim your cat's nails , they will find some way to scratch them down on their own... most likely on your furniture! (This is less of an issue for outdoor cats).

Trimming nails, like bathing can be a really fun, easy process if you know how.

Steps to trim your cat's nails:

1. Get your cat accustomed to having their feet and nails handled; whenever you're snuggling, take a moment to massage each paw.

2. Turn on a strong light. Trimming your cat's nails in good light will help you see the "quick" (the part of the nail containing nerves and blood vessels). Cutting into the "quick" is painful and will cause bleeding.

3. Have everything ready before you start. Cats don't like restraint, especially for long periods.

4. Place your cat in your lap, and gently hold one paw.

5. Unsheath your cat's retractable nails by placing your...Read More >>