How to Safely Cut Your Cat's Nails (Complete Guide)
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I’ve given up. I just take him to the nurse at the vet. My cat is an indoor that will not use scratching posts or pads. I spent so much money on them and he never used them. In the end nipping to the nurse worked out cheaper and less upsetting for both of us. Of course when I get to the nurse he literally lifts his paw for her and is like “ooooo manicure”… I guess he likes the right member of staff for the right job. I’m the cook and butler not manicurist. 😂
Love how these videos all show the most docile cat you will ever see. Just once I'd like to see a video of clipping a raging maniac cat.
AGREED. These videos are Bull Crap.
Holy moly, the inclusion of "how to train your cat to tolerate having their paws touched" is a game changer!
OMG THIS IS THE MOST HELPFUL HOW-TO VIDEO I’VE EVER COME ACROSS!! Most just show you the cutting process, but not how to teach your cat to tolerate and/or actually become comfortable with getting their nails cut. This one shows you a series of specific techniques to teach your cat to become comfortable with their feet being touched through very clear and easy steps to desensitize them so that nail cutting will eventually be a quick, easy and NO STRESS PROCESS. Thank you so much, I can’t wait to get started 🥳!
Omg yes, please do not declaw ur cats, love how informative this video is for cat claw care
Thank u! ❤
I declawed my cat’s front ones and he WAS sore for the first week like anyone would after surgery and gave him pain meds now he’s all healed up and no pain and he is more calm
@@Justmeandjesus19 You shouldnt have done that in the first place
@@TaheishaLake we had no choice really. He was hurting us our dog and himself and he is just fine no health issues no pain and he sleeps most the time. I’m not saying your not right or wrong
i used to have an enormous (17 lbs, not fat) blue eyed yellow lynx point named Fanx. we lived in the national forest in new mexico, and my cats had a large pretty well protected yard; in 14 years only 2 feral cats and a bear came over the fence; Fanx and his compatricats treed them all. Fanx climbed me like a tree and rode my shoulder; in winter it was fine, in summer i screamed a lot. i cherish every scar. i so miss him, a long life for a cat isn't long enough......
Very true! My Manx cat was 17 and very smart. He played fetch and led me to what he wanted. I miss him everyday.
How is this not the go to video? I watched 4 of the vids with millions of views each and not one explained what a quick was let alone show an example. Thank you.
I'm glad it was helpful! 😺
This was an excellent guide for cat parents!! I've always used a toenail clipper, it's a little bigger than a fingernail clipper, so there's more space for the nail to fit in. I could never master that "scissor" type clipper and I didn't like that guillotine type at all!! Yes I think every two weeks is about right to clip. Those nails grow faster than you think!! lol. The best advice I would give to anyone is to start doing this when they are very young to get them used to it. That example with the spagetti noodle was awesome, I would have never thought of that! Great video!!😻
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it! 😻 Yes, starting them young is definitely the most ideal!
Think so!
Patience, patience & more patience..
Thanks for sharing ❣
Salutations 🐾
Thanks for making me of several important points.
NOTE TO SELF: Plan on the second week of June to cut my cats nails. The entire week.
Hello this helps a lot! Thank you. Edit: my cat is indoor and i buy my cat (Mimi a girl cat) Carbord boxes to scratch she does not really like scratching posts
Thanks big time because I was wondering about the nails, new to having 🐈 s in my life, very informative.
Some dog owners make a simple tool for keeping the nails down. It consists of a small, 12*12 piece of plywood or something similar, covered with a piece of coarse grit sand paper. 60 grit is very effective but may be too much, if so then the next up is 80 grit, this happy medium may just satisfy everyone!! Some come with adhesive backs already applied, but most don't and they tend to be 2 to 3 even 4 times more expensive!!!
The tricky part is getting them used to using this as well. There is still a good chance that this won't work either but lots find it easier than trying to cut them directly. If you can train them to scratch it by themselves, great, otherwise you'll have to drag the foot across the sand paper your self, possibly giving them a treat after each time may entice your kitty to do it themselves or LET you do it, either one is a win!!!! Just being able to make a cat comfortable with scratching this board will make life better for everyone in the household!!!! Including your furniture.(yes, furniture can be happy and/or sad, don't act so surprised!)
I tried the double stick tape method, that experiment ended QUICKLY with one of my cats walking funny and crying about something! Come here kitty! What's this stuck to your foot??? Oh......
That's interesting, thanks for sharing! Have you tried sprinkling catnip or spraying honeysuckle on it to encourage use? 🐈
i love cats
I do think that had a lot of very good 👍 info in this video on how to TRIM your cats 🐈 nails ! 😻🤗My Orange & white cat 🐈 which will be 8 years in July, doesn’t mine nail trimming at all ! 😺 I started out when it was young & hold the cat in a cradle style position ((like a baby)) & give hugs & just trim the nails that are really long & have really grown out & just the white part never to close to the quick or blood line !! If I don’t Trim the nails about every two weeks, then my indoor cat, Tobee with start to bite & pull on his nails !! 😻
5:05 That paw massage kitty is so cute! 😻
My cat will bite me if I go near his back paws. One time the vet clipped one wrong when he was under and having a dental. Now it grows in crooked, so it's all paws off the paws. His front paws were declawed when I found him outside, but he still loves his scratching posts!
Declawing is horrible and only a last resort, my cat has some sort of tendon issue, he can't uncurl his front fingers. The tendons feel like they pulled in and never relaxed/stretched back out (I think he was a catch and release that they practice on? His ear is clipped and he was fixed already as well.) It's almost like really bad arthritis but they were like that when I found him, and he was really young yet.
This was very informative and adorable as always! Thank you for going over the different clippers, I didn't think there were that many different styles out there.
I'm sorry to hear that about your kitty's paw struggles! Sadly, declawing often causes many complications. All we can do is spread the word. 🐾 Glad you liked the video. 🐈
@@ThePurringJournal I agree, and thank you for the message in your video about it as well!
I wish that I knew this year's ago. I would have gotten my cats, as kittens, used to it. Then it would have been easier.
Thank you!
I have plenty of surfaces for my indoor cat Ace to scratch. I use the scissors type nail clippers and they do the job well. We usually just trim his front claws. Ace does a good job himself on his rear claws.
Canadian who lives in the 🇺🇸 here
I’m glad that some provinces in Canada will ban cat declawing. It will be illegal for veterinarians to practice it.
Cheers from San Diego California
Right back at you from Alaska
I wish it were banned in all countries. It's a terrible thing to do to any animal!
👍😍😜😜
It was a Freddy Kreuger experience when I tried this with Spooky😁. People used to get a good laugh when they'd see the corner of my couch stripped down to the bare wood!🗡️ Spooky said " Your couch? ya right!"😺
MOL (meow out loud)! 😹
Not that you care about me subscribing but my feedback is that I for one, tend to prefer videos that talks about the topic in the headline and not other stuff. I get that declawing is somewhat related and people that don't understand the reprecussions of that horrible practice might be tempted instead of clipping claws, but the guide itself was all that I wanted.
I really enjoyed the guide once it started though 🙂
This is the most comprehensive guide I have soon! Awesome video.
My twins are Scheduled every two weeks for a Manny and petty …..
Takes three minute to complete for each one…
the cats behave wonderfully
Loving your channel so much! Your videos are so informative and easy to follow. Thank you. 😊
En)one’d that very much , teaches me how to clip my cats nails. Thanks
This is so informative thank you! I've started with the paw touching but not the massages yet. Hopefully I succeed!
This video was the best. Thanks so much for all the information you provided. It certainly calmed me.
You are so welcome!
Very interesting video.
Glad you think so! 😸
@@ThePurringJournal Thank you.
Thank you for explaining to lay people the true extent of the invasive procedure called ‘de-clawing’.
So informative and cute.
Thanks, glad you liked it! 🐈
Excellent video! Thank you!
Thank you very much! Very helpful!
Thanks for the easy talk! I think I’m going to go for it tomorrow! My cat, I have noticed recently, is having his paws caught in fabric. I think trimming is the answer…
Thank you for this video. It is such a good guide for beginners like me.
This video is so helpful! Thank you. 🎉😊
I give my cats a lickable treat while trimming their nails. Yes, it takes 2 people (myself trimming and daughter squeezing a treat slowly) but it gets the job done! 👍🏻
I'm the one that trims the cat's nails in the house, and I normally try to do it all at once. One of my cats has a growling fit and won't even let me get to the first claw. I sometimes have to get someone to cover his eyes to try to calm him. Some of them act really bad, some of them are pretty good. I normally trim their front paws more often because they can't do as much damage with their back claws, and because they aren't always able to handle all of their nails trimmed at once.
Well I hope these tips and tricks help to make nail trimming easier! 😺
Such an information video ❤️ Double thumbs up👍🏼👍🏼
Thx for all the excellent info 😊 I wonder if you have any thoughts on caps. I've heard of them, never needed to resort to them, but I know some ppl do. Enjoy the rest of your Caturday!
Nails caps are totally fine! But they are MORE WORK because you still have to trim their nails before applying the caps. You have to trim the nails, apply adhesive, extend the claws, slide the caps on, and let it dry. Then you need to apply new ones every 4-6 weeks.
@@ThePurringJournal 😱 I didn't realize it was that much work! Thx again for your insight
Great advice on this all!
Best video for this, thanks
Never declaw. Ever.
GREAT video, thanks! I adopted a 2nd party predominately outdoors cat 2+ yrs ago. Now 100% indoors. She's ok with the vet... but wish me luck today, LOL. Shes Very attached to me, so 🤞🤞🤞🤞
io uso il primo tipo di forbice per il mio leo e devo dire che non ho avuto particolari problemi.. a volte si infastidisce allora smetto e ricomincio dopo un po''
gran bel video e molto utile
come sempre
If you are raising from kitten definitely ease into it by messaging and playing with the paws constantly. Ours loves it and he rolls over on his back like he’s at the spa 😂
Nice & informative, but i would rather have Friday's vet do that, she has the experience, and i don't.
There's nothing wrong with leaving it to the professionals. Whatever you are most comfortable with! 😺
@@ThePurringJournal i would be afraid to try it, and if i hurt him, he would avoid me, and i dont want that. He has been my savior since my wife passed 2 years ago.
I have two 9 year cats I just adopted from a family friend. I’ve been told their claws have never been trimmed or cut before.. that they just groom and handle that on their own. Since getting them their nails are noticeably sharp when they sit on my lap and I can hear them when they walk on the floor. They don’t use the scratching posts I bought them but they love my furniture, curtains, and carpet for that. The furniture is old and will be replaced soon so I don’t care much about that. I do want to attempt to cut their nails on my own but I am scared they are so old they are set in their ways and won’t let me do it. On the other hand I see their nails are long and get stuck and could be in pain.
Great video I’ll give your tips a try!!
I can usually get one or two nails per cat before they realize whats going on and start to pull away, and its been like this a few months now (since they were 9 weeks old). Their boundary isnt shrinking as usual but instead sitting firm, so ive just resigned myself to basically doing a nail or two per cat a day, every other day. They are not afraid of the trimmer or me in any sense, but once a nail or two is done they pull away and try to reposition. Not fight me or run away, but just to avoid continuing. Basically I get through each cats total digits ever week or two doing it like this so nothing is neglected, but it is super annoying. It also makes me blow through treats like crazy~ Maybe its a conspiracy of theirs to get more snacks?! My first cats let me do all their nails in one sitting so it was a simple every few week chore and not this every other day stress test.
Great how-to video! Thank you. What's left is to implement it.
Have one question:
How young kitten can be for the very first nail trimming?
Great video
New subscriber here. I’m from Philippines and I have 2 2month old Persian Cats
OMG. I have never had a cat declawed but I know others who have and I didn't know that it involves amputating the tip of the paw. I will be sharing this information.
yup. it would be like cutting off our fingertips. wont have to worry about manicures then!
the rear claws are the real challenge. front claws are easy peasy.
7:33 (familiarize yourself with the anatomy of a cat’s nail)- 99.9% sure that is the nail of a dog, sir 😂
My cat is 21 lbs and I cannot carry her to the groomer anymore due to back issues. I just ordered clippers and hopefully I'll be able to trim them myself.
Wait!!! Are you telling me it’s legal in most states to declaw cats in 2022??? Please tell me I misunderstood. This can’t be 😡
Sadly, yes, it's true. 😿
@@ThePurringJournal Well that has to change!!! 🤬
1:29 Looks like Thurston Waffles ❤️
I cut my cats nails when they eat on top of table with a rubber mat put their food in a big bowl takes me 4 minutes all nails back front get done. I use a zissors type cat clipper. My cats are pretty welbalanced they let me do clipping pills liquids
My cats they do on when it comes to getting their nails clipped!
Damn,I'm here for cats....now I am trying to stay awake forever because of Freddy!!!
Does styptic powder “go bad”? I found some in a box from decades ago.
My cat usually Goes outside and go inside and would play really far shoulf i still trim her nails?
Absolutely 💯 never declaw puddys nails
I caved in to getting a cat declawed 25 years ago because my ex- didn't like the idea of scratching posts in the house. 🙄 That cat couldn't use regular litter afterwards, so I had to shred newspaper and thoroughly clean/disinfect the box every other day. She also started biting out of the blue. Then my ex- took the cat to the shelter, which he wouldn't have to do it he hadn't insisted on declawing her.
Wow what a jerk i cant fathom this
😢
Best part of your sad story: he‘ s your ex now.
So you trim the side nails or thumb nails
Every 2 weeks is way too often in my opinion. My cats nails barely grow in that amount of time. It usually takes months before they are long enough for me to have a sharp end to cut. Like the video said, sometimes a few claws will barely grow out at all while others will. So not sure how 2 weeks would even make sense. I barely cut my own nails every 2 weeks lol
Never declaw
My Siamese refused to use a scratch post. He was so destructive that he wasn't adoptable. It came down to
declawing or euthanasia. In this case, the vet advised declawing over euthanasia 😢
How to Safely Cut Your Cat's Nails??? Safe for you or for your cat???
my cat doesn’t mind getting his claws trimmed but he absolutely hates being restrained while i do it and i Have to do it because he won’t sit still
Declaw?
GFY
after my cat scratched near my eye and scratched my lip and my brothers nail, ive decided to trim the cats claws
We need to DE-CLAW HUMANS. Nothing else.
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I give up,too much stressssss for both of us....😢
My Tabby girl Nellie doesn't like treats. Won't eat them. When she was a year old I could touch, play with her feet. She's four now and decided no way.
I'm 78 and my vision is not as good as it was. I just take her to the vets office. Easier for both of us.
If she just liked treats lol
Declaw? No ways! Definitely NOT!
Nail trimming isn’t the same as declawing
My cat is ready, Am i ready is the question 🤔
His cat doesn't contort her body to squirm away. Last time it took me 5 nights to clip 4 nails. The next time, he fled as soon as I put on my gloves. I have to start all over again at touching paws. :-(
You don't have to trim cat's claws get a scratching post claws come off naturally
My cat is Freddy Cruger! I just tried to do hos nails and he bit the crap put of me. I wanted to kick his butt. But I didn't. He scratched the piss out of my little girls face and she has school pics next week. Thus me trying to clip his nails. There's so much more to our story but way too long. She already has a scar from a Mastiff bitting her on her face 7 months ago. She has a scar and that's where our cat scratched her. It looks awful so praying for healing in the name of Jesus Christ.
Shouldn be declawing them :0 its like having yr nails yanked out
NEVER DECLAW YOUR CAT!!!!!
I swore I'd never again have a cat with white paws because it makes the claws so difficult to see exactly where to snip. Next thing you know, here's another cat wearing white sox. Sigh.
Absolute nonsense about declawing a cat
Not gonna lie this is a lot.
Cutting their claws is unexceptionable in any form, I would never even think of it. If people don’t like their habits or their claws, don’t get a cat.
Trimming nails for indoor cats is perfectly fine. Some cats NEED their nails trimmed for reasons mentioned in the video. On the other hand, declawing cats is *NEVER* okay, as we also explained in the video.
C.Bennington,are you Mental or what !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NEVER , EVER DECLAW YOUR CAT !!!! USE SCRATCHING POST.
You should not cut them at all.
Why cut there claws, it’s illegal in the UK. And anyone who does this deserves a prison sentence. It’s cruel.
Sadly, most people don't know what declawing is. They assume it's some sort of permanent manicure instead of serious amputation.
What you're thinking of is called declawing, which is absolutely NOT the same thing as cutting/trimming your cat's claws.
I think you're mistaking nail clipping for declawing. No, you should NEVER declaw a cat. I think it should be illegal in all countries!!
Yes, you are definately Mental !!!!!!!!!!!!
Should you declaw your cat? NO!!!
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Your religious beliefs have no business being posted here. Keep them to yourself.
/the way its narrated, it des not blow t mind at all-rather boring
next guide you should stick to the steps and not waste time spewing worthless shit to hit the 10 minute mark
Dude. I clicked only to downvote your video. Don't cut you cat's nails, the cats NEED THEIR NAILS!!! Cutting the nails is bad. Declawing should be punishable by death for the owner, because such people are too stupid and too evil to be allowed to exist.
This video is about *cutting* cat nails, *NOT* declawing. In fact, during the video we specifically say that cats should NEVER ever be declawed. In the future, please comment after watching the video.
@@ThePurringJournal English language is not my first language and I guess my message was not clear enough. So let me clarify. I condemn both practices. While declawing is immoral and cruel, cutting a cat's nails is wrong as well. Give the cat a scratcher and let it be or do not own a cat. If you do own one, respect it because it's your choice and not the cat's. I do appreciate some of your videos, but I disagree with this one.
Yes, Think so
@@catmate8358 Trimming a cat's nails is like us cutting our fingernails. It doesn't hurt them. And they specified that this should only be done on indoor cats since outdoor cats need their claws to hunt, climb, defend themselves. Idk if this helps clear up any misunderstanding
Declawing should never ever be done except in the EXTREMELY rare case that it's medically necessary.
3 million steps just to cut some nails. Jeez!