Looks like we are in this for the long run then. I will take the advice about gradually getting him used to us touching his paws. Meanwhile, on top of two regular scratching posts, we also brought out a cardboard one which he used frequently last night (mostly just to lick a mushy hole through...
If I thought this might work, I would buy one right now. However, if we could hold him in one spot long enough to put him in one of these bags, then the problem would be moot. :(
I have tried that, and a few times he will let me cut one or two, but usually he catches on and tears away from me faster than a cheetah. Not too bad of an option, but he is rarely tired enough to let me cut a few nails :(
I've recently adopted a rescue who is about 4 or 5 years old and is 18 lbs. He's a huge cat, very muscular, and will fight whoever tries to restrain him in any way. As you can infer, this makes clipping nails very difficult. I have clipped nails on 5 different animals and have never not been...