How Do You Cut Kittens Claws

Most importantly don t rush.

How do you cut kittens claws. Don t try to trim all of your cat s claws at one time. They too are indoor cats and if you don t cut their nails they will grow in a circle and poke them in their pads. To trim your cat s nails you ll need a pair of nail clippers designed to clip cat claws and a styptic pencil. Accustom your kitten to lying on his back in your lap facing you or in another position that is comfortable and calming for him.

How to trim kitten claws. Never attempt a clipping when your cat is agitated or you re upset. But don t count on training your kitten to keep his claws retracted you ll have better luck clipping his nails every few weeks. Kittens normally have their claws retracted so they have some control over whether they are scratching.

They are quite large and muscular. There are plenty of ultra close up view. For some reason both middle claws and their dew claws do not get worn down on the scratching post. You can also file any rough areas of the cut surface of the nail smoother with an emery board but you ll want to gradually get your kitten accustomed to how that feels too just like you do with the cutting itself.

And don t rush you may cut into the quick. Remember that it is likely to be only the front claws that you need to clip and so disregard the back claws unless they are clearly causing problems. This video will show you how easy it is to safely trim or cut your cats claws at home using a regular nail clipper. Take your time and let both your kitten and you get used to the process.

Before sitting down to cut your cat s nails be sure you have the right equipment to do so. If your cat refuses to let you clip her claws ask your vet or a groomer for help. What not to do. If you accidentally nick the claw s quick this is likely to bleed a lot and really put your cat off letting you do it again so be very careful.

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