Search Results for Query: trimming nails

  1. tabbytom

    How often?

    I trim my boy’s nails once a week but you may want to do it every fortnight. I don’t mind my boy scratching my stuffs but he runs a lot and longer nails have no grip on the wooden floor so I trim it shorter so that he can take fast corners. The other way is if you can hear Bond’s claws while...
  2. maggie101

    How often?

    Ouch! That looks painful
  3. Anicanis

    Trimming Nails

    Hi everyone, I'm another one having issues trimming my cat's nails. I adopted him as an adult cat and he is really sweet, but I found out in the worse possible way (eye scratch) that he hates having his nails trimmed. I managed to do it once with my partner, but after the "incident" I'm more...
  4. heatherwillard0614

    Claws out? Claws in?

    I had no idea vets would trim their nails... that is absolutely great for owners who have issues trimming them on their own.
  5. K

    Need help with newly adopted adult cat

    I think the trust will just take some time. You could try some calming aids if you think she's just on edge. Everything is still pretty new to her. Sights, sounds, daily rhythm... She also might not ever return entirely to the cat when you first got her. When cats get comfortable, sometimes...
  6. iPappy

    Claws out? Claws in?

    Tips on getting my cat more tolerant to nail trimming? This thread might give you some tips. Trimming nails will not hurt the cats. With dogs, the goal is to get the nails as short as possible, so it's easier to get them too short unless you're experienced. With cats, the goal is not to get...
  7. di and bob

    What to do....

    ...are scared into submission when taken to the vet. I couldn’t have a vet come here, they would fight too much. Like they fight me for trimming nails, trimming butt hair, etc but let e vet do it at the office. They would climb the walls here too if cornered by a stranger. Calming treats may be...
  8. A

    How to treat cut on cat's head and prevent scab from being rubbed off

    Trimming her nails will help and perhaps a cone so she can't scratch. You'd have to call the vet to ask about cleaning solution and ointment and what's safe for pets where you live.
  9. N

    Mom cat getting scratched raw. Help.

    1. 9 kittens. 2. I am trimming the nails. 3. Bag balm is a wonderful idea, as I am allergic to coconut oil. 4. They are all gaining appropriate amounts daily, I have been monitoring them closely. 5. Mom and kittens will be spayed and neutered ASAP. We rescued her pregnant or she would have...
  10. cmshap

    Cat distant since new kitten

    Good advice about regularly trimming nails to avoid accidental injuries between the two cats. I'll just add that if you do have a cat who is weird about feet touching (like mine was), you can acclimate them to it before trying to trim the nails. I had to get him used to grabbing his feet and...
  11. Chloe's Momma

    Trimming nails

    Do I trim dew claws when I do the rest of her nails?
  12. iPappy

    Tips on getting my cat more tolerant to nail trimming?

    One of my girls at work is a bear for nail trimming. She's also ridiculously food motivated. I give her an entire can of food, then sneak around and clip her nails as she's inhaling it. She barely even notices!
  13. Hellenww

    Cat distant since new kitten

    The way they are already getting along, expect rougher play. As Milo gets bigger Sammy will be less careful. It will look sacary but as long as they both come back for more all is good. Yes, accidents can happen. Since there was only 1 it sounds like Milo knows how to play with soft paws but he...
  14. tabbytom

    Trimming Nails

    Try to trim the nails when he's asleep and drowsy. You don't have to trim all the nails at once else it'll be stressful for both of you. Just clip one or two nails a day.
  15. T

    Bathing and nail trims

    First off do cats need actual baths? I have only bathed Twink as she had poos everywhere and of course needed it. Second my kittens nails are always so long and its a struggle to trim, any tips for one person trimming them. Sometimes I can get a nail or 2 when they are snoozing lol I have...
  16. shadowsrescue

    I Got My Feral In The House Today!

    Always great to hear from you!!! You have done so much for all of these cats!!! I always find it's never ending.... Have you tried any probiotics with Blacky? One of my feral boys had terrible stomach issues. He would vomit and diarrhea continuously. I found with lots of trial and error...
  17. Robyn5678

    Unable to Trim Cat's Nails

    I have 1 cat I can trim her nails, one cat I can sometimes trim his nails and another cat I can NOT trim his nails. For that cat, I found a place that I can just walk in for nail trimming. I put the carrier out in the morning near where he naps and then I just pick him up when he’s sleeping and...
  18. Anicanis

    For anyone who is having issues trimming nails!

    I just wanted to spread the word and hopefully help anyone having trouble with this (as I always get so much help from this forum!) I had tried everything, but my otherwise sweet cat just wouldn't let me go near his paws, either awake or half asleep. Massaging them for a while was also out of...
  19. A

    Cat clawing baby- Help!

    If one can trim their cats nails they can put claw caps on. The first thing is much harder than the second. If a cat allows its nails to be trimmed, than the PITA of claw caps is that they tend to come off. And sometimes they stay on too long, so one needs to watch and deal with that as well...
  20. gillyrosh

    Trying to trim my cat's nails

    My cat is super skittish and doesn't like to be held for any longer than 30 seconds. Still, I've tried trimming her nails. She just squirms out of my arms. Until now, I've been letting a groomer or the vet do it, but I thought I'd give it shot. Alas, to no avail. Any tips for getting this done?
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