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The clippers I used are literally brand new ones as I not sure how to sharpen clippers Willows tucked up in bed giving me THE LOOK :redheartpump:

She's happy paws getting touched, if claw clippers have gone to bed ❤️ I can touch paws, she doesn't allow everyone to touch paws, she doesn't allow it from men cause apparently men make babies all by themself she thinks :lol: :catlove:

How does she react to you handling her paws, with no nail clippers present?

Try handling her paws and extending a nail or two. How does she react? If she's good with this, can you gently use your fingertips or fingernails to "pretend" to clip her claws? Make absolutely sure the clippers are sharp. Dull clippers will pinch the nail before cutting it. :)

She was sleepy when I did her claws, she was quick to escalate from sleepy to "your trying to chop my paws off, go away clippers" mode, I've never known a cat escalate as fast as she does at claw clip time, literally she can be asleep and she's trying to make the clippers go away as soon as they...

What brand of clippers do you have, as well as the blade brand and number?

Mildly infuriating but kind of stupid-funny... I had a pair of pet clippers at work that had been acting up. The cord was very lightly loose at the base of the clippers and would occasionally shut themselves off if the cord got twisted in a certain way. I had a new pair in my cabinet, but I...

Have you done the gradual introduction? Over a period of time show him the unplugged clippers and reward, show him the clippers running (don't actualy cut his fur) and reward if he doesn't bolt or hide. And finaly work up to actualy clipping him.

Nope. One show then clip.

Hi You may have to trim that fur, with a set of clippers. She will be more comfortable and it will grow back, and you'll be better able to keep up with it then. You could try grooming it now with a brush but that may be very painful for her.

...her skin underneith could easily be iritated or infected. Do not try to cut them out by yourself, the skin is probably pinched and could easily be nicked by clippers or scissors. Could you possably have her trimmed down at the same time?at least a sanitary cut so she can still go to the...

Any thoughts on clippers?

...and mats. She lets me vacuum her with an attachment, so I think I could clip her to a number 6 height. It would be stressful for her to visit a groomer, so I'd rather just buy clippers and do it myself. I'm not too concerned if she looks good, I just want her to be able to feel more comfortable.

So @IndyJones in keeping with your recommendations, I’m trying to acclimate Big Boy to the clippers. Step one is going well.

...nails cut. I will sit down and sit them on their butts on my lap. I use one hand to push out their nails and the other hand for the nail clippers. They are always just resolved to allow me to do it and get it over with asap. You could always wrap them up tightly in a towel and just get one...

...I saw you mentioned using olive oil in that other thread that you have going, and he hates it - I missed as to why you're using it? Assuming you're using clippers (I apologize, I missed that, or have forgotten, too :doh: ) doesn't the oil make his heavy/thick mats gummy in the clipper blades?

The start up costs are going to be high. You'll need a grooming table/arm, a high velocity forced air dryer, shampoos, brushes, combs, clippers, blades, and guard combs. Shearers are expensive and understanding what blades to use where is important (for instance, you do NOT want to use...

This might be the case. I don't know if the blades were dull, but for sure the vet made a few (three or four) swipes on the same area to make sure it was clear. But the vets did the same thing before with my other cat and never happened such a disaster. So, clearly Giada's skin is very sensitive.

Props to you!! I use human nail clippers as well, it's just easier IMO. It took me years to get a "science" for nail clipping. 🤦‍♀️😜

...did, probably while he was anesthetized for tooth cleaning. He had to be shaved in several spots to get the mats off. It's not something I'd ever have been able to do for him. Do you think your girl will let you use clippers on her? Combing will be terribly painful and could cause skin injuries.