How Do I Trim My Kitten S Claws

It s better to be cautious and cut less of the nail rather than risk cutting this area.

How do i trim my kitten s claws. Accustom your kitten to lying on his back in your lap facing you or in another position that is comfortable and calming for him. It takes three of us and the last time i was the only one left bleeding a new record low. How to trim your cat s claws safely. You can start when he s sleepy.

You can of course take your cat to a vet or a groomer to do it for you and this may be a good idea if your cat is hard work or likely to make a big fuss. Don t force it to do anything but continue to gently pet its paws when you have the opportunity. It should go without saying that c. Kittens normally have their claws retracted so they have some control over whether they are scratching.

But don t count on training your kitten to keep his claws retracted you ll have better luck clipping his nails every few weeks. My cat and i disagree about the amount of blood i should shed when his claws are trimmed or at the vets for that matter. If you do accidentally cut the quick any bleeding can be stopped with a styptic powder or stick. The cat might pull its paws away or even get up and walk away.

Do not cut this sensitive area. If you do decide that you need to trim your cat s claws your approach to this is vital. However if your cat will tolerate their paws being touched and this is something that you can get your cat. Kittens are seemingly inexhaustible furry bundles of energy.

Whenever you handle your cat s paws reward it with treats and praise to help build positive associations. Even before they are mature enough to leap tall buildings in a single bound thanks to their claws they can still manage to climb claw and snag their way up almost any surface your leg included. Snip only the white part of the claw. In fact i usually have the vet do his claws because it is not a one person job.

Running at warp speed through your home chasing after every real or imaginary stimulus and pouncing on anything they see. Do this for each paw you plan to trim.