Trimming My Cat's Claws

[maggie101]

I have the vet tech do it for me because I have shaky hands. She thought I could use toe nail clippers. Any other ideas? I was going to buy some but I saw a variety of kinds

 

[tabbytom]

I have a clipper that is for cats (or small animals) and my boy is very smart and suspicious if I hold anything strange in my hand while I approach him.

Now I use a normal human nail clipper with good quality stainless steel blades which I can hide in my palm. Also it is easier to rotate the angle and not so cumbersome.

But usually, I'll cut his claws while he's drowsy and sleepy. And if I can't finish all of them in one go, I'll continue clipping the rest the next day.

 

[Furballsmom]

I don't know if these would be easier for you?
My boy has impressive claws, and I had to get some reptile clippers

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/imagitarium-reptile-claw-clips-2389048?


https://www.chewy.com/resco-original-cat-nail-clippers/dp/139734?

 

[jcat]

I've found the scissor-type clippers like Furballsmom linked to the easiest to use, because you don't have to actually put the claw into them. The ones I have are meant for cats, not reptiles. I don't know whether there would be a difference in size.

 

[maggie101]

I've found the scissor-type clippers like Furballsmom linked to the easiest to use, because you don't have to actually put the claw into them. The ones I have are meant for cats, not reptiles. I don't know whether there would be a difference in size.

The ones by Petco or chewy?

 

[jcat]

The ones by Petco or chewy?

It doesn't matter; mine are actually from a German pet store. They're pretty much the same all over.