How To Cut Your Kittens Nails

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How to cut your kittens nails. By now your cat is used to his feet being handled. Have your tools ready before you cut your kitten s nails there are generally two types of pet nail clippers. Gently take one of your cat s paws between your fingers and massage for no longer than the. Massage his paw and.

First you might need to just get the nail trimmers out show them to your cat then give a very high value treat like a piece of bbq chicken. The best way to cut a kitten s nails easily is to develop a trusting relationship with your kitten. Ideally you should introduce your cat to nail clipping when she s a kitten. She s very patient the clippers we use and love.

Then work until the kitten is comfortable with you touching his or her paws. Clipping tiny kitten nails is no joke. Here we trim our foster kitten marsha s sharp claws. Step by step guide on how to cut your cat s nails step one.

Have your cat sit on your lap facing away from you. A scissor type that cuts from two sides coming together. Get acquainted with. Nail clipping and nail care for cats setting the mood.

It is personal preference which you prefer to use. Massage kitty s paws and extend a nail. Finally snip the nails quickly so the kitty doesn t lose patience and be careful to only trim claws without cutting the paw. The guillotine type with a circle at the end that encloses the nail and a blade the moves into the circle to cut the nail tip.

Work on gradually regaining your cat s trust and confidence with the nail clippers and just do one nail at a time very gently.