How to trim your cat's nails! Helpful tips and suggestions
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
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This video explains the basics of cat nail trimming. Please always use caution when trimming your cat's nails, and seek veterinary advice when necessary. Cats can be taught to tolerate nail trimming, please do not declaw your cat as it causes them lifelong discomfort.
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To all those having a hard time/doing it by themselves- you can always cut just a couple nails at a time over the course of a few days:) work your way up to one paw per sitting and then pretty soon it’s very manageable! 🥰
Absolutely! Just do what you can and things usually get easier over time :)
THANKS, looks like two man job to me.
my cat is very calm and doesn't make a fuss when i'm trimming their nails but i like watching these videos to see if i can make the process easier for me and them
Awesome, always fun to find new techniques :)
This video has been the most helpful actually useful info i could find. Thank you.
i would never get that near any of my cats with scissors i would be dead before i could reach for the treats! 🤣
I wish my cat were this cooperative. I would love to see a video on trimming nails when the cat is uncooperative and even bites when trying to trim…
Cats who are that aggressive are often a two person job. If I can find one I'll make a video with them :)
1. You could be in a dictionary, next to the word, "patience." 2. Thanks for showing the actual process of clipping over & over; that's what I need to see.
I started my kitty with gentle massaging of his paws so that he gets used to me touching his claws. Then I wait til he’s fast asleep to do it. He fusses a bit but not too bad. ❤
I don't approve of timing a nail trim when a cat has been sleeping. From the cat's point of view, it is an attack; naps and sleep should be safe time for their mental and physical health, just like for humans.
This is true but it really depends on the cat. I have one that wants to play with the nail trimmers, but if I do it when they're dozing on my lap they ignore the trimmer and basically sleep through it :)
@@TheEarWiggle Agreed. Many of us have a cat or two who defy usual behavior. I have one who really likes -- not merely tolerates -- belly rubs. I was initially wary when he began to present his belly, but he was sincere and without inner conflict about wanting to be stroked there. He has rather dense fur on his chest and abdomen, so perhaps it feels very soothing. He was not raised around dogs or another cat with similar behavior. Nail trimming for us is timid, resigned compliance with one cat and escape attempts by the other. The second cat is always be lured by the proffered treats, even though he knows his pointy ends are at risk.
I usually have a second person paralyze my cat with a neck pinch. And then plenty of kitty treats afterwards. But I've learned how not to cut the quick! That would be like cutting one of our fingers off! If you are not sure, have a professional cut your pet's nails!
Thank you for the suggestions- nicely done- after trying most of these, we’re taking our spicy burrito to the vet 🤣😺
The vet is a legitimate option :) Great for cats who won't let you do the trim yourself
You're THE BEST! Thank you!
Thank you for the tips!
I've never seen such a large jar of treats!
Great technique.
My cat becomes stiff as a board every time I try to clip her nails. Always has. I'm definitely going to try your tips. She's a big girl, my Gracie. I hate to see her so upset.🥰 Thank you so much for your advice.
Thank you!
Thank you for watching :)
Nice!
Lots of tips and suggestions. Thank you!
Oh I'm glad you have a polydactyl cat! My cat has thumbs on her two front paw and I'm going to attempt to trim them. I'm very nervous.
My last two cats (may they rest in peace) were very tolerant of nail trims. My cats now, not as much. Thanks for the tips, as I feel like I'm trying to figure out life all over again. 🤣😂🙀
and purrritooes!
The best kind! :)
The only thing that's ever worked for me is the kitty burrito method. We've reached the stage of grim acceptance where she sees me bring out the clipper and grab the blanket, then afterwards she glares at me while she grooms herself. All I even try to do is get the pointy tips off, she's great at using her scratching posts and mat.
Kiitttttiiiieeees!
Kitties are the best :)
I always do my cats nails, no problems doing them.
Excellent nail cutting tips. Unfortunately, my wife feeds the cats Temptations like they are full meal. I'll have to try something else.
Mine hates it, she will bite me - I sneak one at a time. It may take a couple days to get it done. She does not like treats either so that does not help.
Sometimes for one reason or another they just won't let us trim their nails. Next time you take your cat in for a checkup ask the vet if there is anything causing her pain in her feet. If she has something like arthritis that might be why she doesn't want her feet touched. It's a long shot but I've heard of this happening. If there's no health or pain issue, then try getting a second person to help. If one of you scruffs her and holds her, the other could trim her nails. Give her treats afterward, and hopefully with time it'll get better
Mine tries to take out one of my eyes. Slitherry as an eel when I try to trim her nails which are like rapiers.
My cat will just rebel against it until I give him all the treats 🤷🏻♀️ can never do it peacefully lol
Sounds like your cat knows what to do to get just what they want ;)
My cat hates getting claws trimmed. I have tried the treats and the catching him sleeping but it’s still a struggle. I hadn’t thought of the towel though so I’m going to try that. Funny as I forgot this was your other channel and when this popped up and I started watching I was like “hey she sounds just like Cabbage Patch!” Then I remembered it is you. LOL
Hi Stacy! Yeah I need to upload more here haha :) The main thing is to be consistent when trimming their claws, always give treats no matter which method you try, and give them plenty of positive reinforcement :) Say nice things to them the whole time even if you're frustrated, they can't understand the words, but they can understand the tone of your voice :) If you trim on a schedule (such as every other Monday for example) that can also help them adjust, and they'll look forward to the treats :)
@@TheEarWiggle great tips!
Are you free feeding your cat? If you are, I've heard that feeding them on a schedule helps, it makes them much easier to 'train' (if you will), apparently. I've also watched another video where they say to start off by touching their paws and getting them used to that, before working your way up to clipping one nail, feeding them a treat, then letting them go, until you've worked your way up to clipping all their nails in one sitting. Their main advice was starting real slow and being really patient. I'm sure if you look up more nail clipping advice video's, you'll find it. It's much better than my little explanation.
What kind of scissors
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Just one thing. Only kittens have scruff. I know you know that but others may not.
The clippers with the guard, how
Very nice thankyou..just dont like collar or scruff
Or just make or buy some scratch posts and take a few minutes to teach your cat to use...They will make it a habit to scratch the thing that feels best for them...cats should be allowed to keep their claws sharp...
Scratch posts are great, but some cats don't keep their nails short enough on their own. For those it's best to trim their nails so they don't get them caught in the carpet while walking, or so the nails don't curl under and poke their paw pads :)
My car is super skittish and will give a warning bite (gently) and run off if I try. I'll have to see if the towel and liberal treats work, she is pretty small
I started trimming my cat's nails as soon as I got them as tiny kittens. Now they don't really fight me, they just let me do it. I just use my regular nail clippers, they work fine
Didn't learn a thing with those clippers
My cat hates this. I use treats as well and I sit on the floor and put her on my lap, if I don't she gets away. I have to do it so fast, she'll have like 15-20 seconds of patience and then she's done and starts trying to get away. If I continue on much longer after that she'll start giving me warnings like tail wagging and growling, thankfully she's not very quick to bite or scratch tho. For that I'd have to really ignore her warnings.
May I ask where you get your trimmers? Is there a really good brand? Thank you!
Any brand is good, but they all get dull over time, so you'll eventually have to replace them. Some have blades you can replace, they cost more up front but are cheaper over time. I recommend getting a brand and style that is easy for you to hold in your hand, and also one that allows you to see what you're doing when trimming their nails. That will be different for everyone, but no matter how good the brand is it doesn't matter if you have trouble holding it or seeing what you're doing. Safety first :)
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I am at my wits end trying to trim my cats nails. He bites and claws me. I've tried doing it while he's have a nap but he wakes up and is mad. I'll try the treats and see how that goes. He also has extra digits and nails so I know it's important to trim them .
It can be a little more difficult when the cat fights you this much. It's possible he's feeling pain or discomfort as well. Sometimes vets or groomers can help. If you can get a few successful nail trims with their help, your cat may start to calm down. If he's feeling pain, there may be some medication that can help :)
The sleeping thing only when if they are twitching for me, otherwise they wake up.
last resort take them to a groomer
Our rescue (Navi) HATES for her feet to be touched, she's 4. I will try to get us to the point where I can cut them, but until then.... the VET is the answer.
The vet is a great option for cats who don't let you do their nails :)
I have done her claws from 3 DAYS,, she justed turned 1 and you would think she's a bratty fighting teen,,WTF.😮😊
Sometimes they grow up and decide it's not for them :)
At one year, she basically is a teen :)
My cat hates claw trimming. Have to let the vet do it. Cat has to have a 'happy' pill before we even get in the car and then has to be muzzled by the vet. She turns into an entirely different unknown species of animal when getting her claws done. You don't want to hear the sounds that come from this otherwise sweet, docile cat😡😱😱 Lol.
My cat won't let me touch his paws he has to have a little sedative to have them clipped at the vet
My cat rips my hands apart just picking her up. 😢 Shelter kitty has some trauma.
Could not trim our old cat's claws. He would immediately latch on your closest body part with his teeth.
I wish my cat were this cooperative. I would love to see a video on trimming nails when the cat is uncooperative and even bites when trying to trim…
They bite the clippers huh? Mine do! Lol play with them a bunch first to tire them out then feed them and let them lick themselves and then trim! It’s much easier when they are tired and full! Also try doing just a few nails at a time over the course of a few days. Start leaving the clippers out occasionally with treats by them so they learn that the clippers are a good thing 🥰
Thank you!
Thank you for watching! :)