Cutting Cats Back Claws

Trimming a cat s claws.

Cutting cats back claws.

Overall it s not necessary to trim your cat s claws but it depends of your pet s lifestyle outdoor or indoor. There are plenty of tools available to trim a cat s claws. Use the one that works best for you and your pet. The best way to trim a cat s claws is by placing her in your lap and waiting until she is comfortable.

Ideally you should introduce your cat to nail clipping when she s a kitten. Styptic powder is a. Still check the back claws to see if your cat is keeping them under control. As far as claw trimmers go i really like these cat claw clippers.

Hold your cat s paws. Wait for a time when your cat is relaxed and lounging. For an indoor cat a scratching post allows daily self maintenance. Taking a little off the top.

One at a time. Once your cat is comfortable enough to allow you to rest your hand on its paws without pulling. If we are talking about an outdoor cat his her claws are essential to defend him herself hunt or climb. Sit down on the edge of a couch bed or chair so you can place the cat on your lap.

Your leg or your back. Massage your cat s paws. Pet your cat s paws. Of course if you have an aggressive cat you might try to wrap her in a blanket.

Begin gently petting its paws while. No experience of cats who have been declawed as live in uk but i regularly clip both front and back. Staying on the cutting edge. Then take the paw gently press the toe and clip the claws one at a time.

Preparing your cat 1. The back ones will be the ones your cat uses if he s bunny kicking or tries to hold on to anything when running about or climbing on to something i e. Never cut to the quick. The back claws don t tend to grow sharp quite so quickly but they do grow.

Choose a chair in a quiet room where you can. Most cats will only need their front claws clipped because they maintain their back claws when they self groom. If you ve never trimmed a cat s nails and feel nervous ask your veterinarian for a demonstration or to supervise your first attempt. How to trim your cat s claws step 1.

Get acquainted with the clipper.