Nail clipping

[newfosterparent]

Nail clipping is difficult for most people, but I find I have a more difficult challenge with Fluffy.

The only time I can really clip his nails is when he's sleeping, he's just too lazy to put up a fuss.

He doesn't like my husband, so I can't ask him to help me with this task.

I guess I could continue this way, but it's something I need to do and soon.

 

[zoey602]

Does Fluffy try to bite you when you clip his nails?

My cat Zoey won't try to bite but she squirms and does everything she can to get away whenever I attempt to clip her nails. What I learned to do is wrap her snugly in a towel and pull out a paw at a time. She still cries and meows, but for the most part it's quicker and much easier for the both of us compared to chasing her down every time she gets away.

I hope this helps. Good luck!

 

[newfosterparent]

I've never thought of doing that.

He does squirm and try to get away. He'll try to swipe at me if he's really upset about it

 

[tkaner]

Mine do not attack in any way, but they will bolt at the first chance. If you ever cut too close to the vein, they will jump with a lot of force. I have gotten pretty good at this over the years, but I think they get used to it and don't struggle as much.

Make sure the clippers are sharp however, and I do not do i that often; say every two weeks. I also play with their paws a bit and look them over to see how many need to be clipped.

 

[zendora]

Originally Posted by Zoey602

What I learned to do is wrap her snugly in a towel and pull out a paw at a time.

I have to do this with my Pandora, too...I call it The Corporal Manicure.

If I don't wrap her up snug, she writhes so violently in my arms that I'd be afraid to either squeeze her too hard or clip the quick. She isn't really a biter, but she WILL put her teeth on my hand and glare at me "don'tchu make me do it, mom" if I push the issue too hard. But when she's wrapped up, she just meows her grievances without the squirming and we get it done quite quickly.

 

[katachtig]

I will do it over a period of time, doing one or two nails a day. It slowly gets them used to having their feet handled and it doesn't mean a really stressful time.

 

[mrblanche]

I do virtually all of the cats at the shelter, and I have pretty good luck at it. Some do some serious struggling, though!

 

[lsanders]

I find that wrapping them in a big piece of polar fleece works better than a towel because it's stretchy and sort of clings to them.

 

[gothy]

I just tip my wriggle-puss on her back to clip them, grip her paw firmly and blow air gently in her face if she starts misbehaving of growling.
Weirdly it works, I have no idea why she puts up with it.
Boy-kin is such a soft pudding that I could paint his nails pink and he wouldn't care. People playing with my toes? More attention, please!