How Far To Cut Kitten Nails

Depending on your cat s temperament you may be able to cut only a few nails at a time and that s okay.

How far to cut kitten nails. Jackie our fluffy kitty does not like nail clipping with a passion. Get the right supplies trimming a kitten s claws is just as easy as trimming your own nails but you will need a special cat nail trimmer you want to make sure that you are using cat nail trimmers and not a human nail trimmer as using the wrong tool may result in an injury to the kitten. Be patient with your. Wait for the right opportunity.

Collect your cat and place. Now trim only the sharp tip of one nail release your cat s toe and quickly give her a treat. Shadow lets you clip his nails with ease. I have three cats they give three different responses to nail trimming.

You can t trim your cat s nails whenever you feel like it. Cut only the sharp tip of the nail. Use the right tools. If you accidentally cut the quick apply a small amount of styptic powder to quickly stop the bleeding.

I don t bribe my kittens cats nor do i do it when sleepy. Before sitting down to cut your cat s nails be sure you have the right equipment to do so. Watch as i demonstrate a secret technique of trimming a kitten s sharp claws without any help or need to restrain the kitten. How to trim kitten claws.

Cutting the quick will be painful and cause bleeding. I teach them that when i want to cut nails i will. Tire the kitten out. If your cat didn t.

Flip may flinch once in a while but he is mostly calm and does not move around too much if the person who cuts his nails is gentle and someone he can trust. For a kitten you can use human fingernail clippers or small nail trimmers made for pets. Just make sure they re sharp as dull clippers can crush the nail which may be painful. Avoid the pinkish quick you can see within the nail.

You will want to cut beyond that point to avoid discomfort or bleeding. Check to see how much of a trim her nails need and notice where the quick begins. Luckily cats tend to have clear white nails so you should be able to see the pink area or quick at the base beginning of the nail where the blood supply is. Have your tools ready before you cut your kitten s nails there are generally two types of pet nail clippers.

Trimming a cat s nails by yourself 1. You should pick a time. I sit them on their backs in my lap and hold firmly and cut every nail even if they sit and complain about it.