If your cat runs when she sees the clippers, you may need some tips to help get you through cat nail manicures. Just remember- it does not have to be painful for you or your pet! If you follow these guidelines, it won’t be.
Cat Nail Manicures
Help your cat adjust to manicures. You should try and “set the mood” for your pet. Hopefully you’ve introduced your cat to nail clipping when he or she was a kitten. It’s OK if you haven’t, it just might be a little harder.
Keep your cat calm. Choose a chair in a quiet room where your cat can sit on your lap. Make sure your cat is in a relaxed state, like when they’re sleepy. Make sure the cat can’t spy any distractions such as other pets, birds or children.
Massage your cat’s paw. When you have your pet in place, you should take the paw between your fingers and massage it for no longer than three minutes. If your cat tries to pull away, don’t resist, but keep your fingers on the paw. Try to do this often so the cat will not feel nervous when you grab the paw with a clipper in hand.
When you are clipping the nails, make sure you never cut to the quick. The quick is where all the nerves and blood vessels are. If you cut too much of the nail off, it will hurt your cat really badly. Snip only the white part of the claw. Be prudent when cutting, it’s better to cut less than to cut too much.
Additional Help
Hopefully this helped, but if not you can always contact a veterinarian for help! If you need to find a veterinarian or pet groomer TalkLocal will contact local professionals in your area at whatever time is most convenient for you!
