How To Cut Kittens Nails At Home

Before sitting down to cut your cat s nails be sure you have the right equipment to do so.

How to cut kittens nails at home. Wait for the right opportunity. Make friends with the paw. Use the right tools. Because she s so young her nails are tiny and incredibly sharp.

Have your tools ready before you cut your kitten s nails there are generally two types of pet nail clippers. Nail clipping and nail care for cats setting the mood. A scissor type that cuts from two sides coming together. The clippers we use and love.

It is personal preference which you prefer to use. Here is how i cut marsha s kitten nails. Get acquainted with. Gently take one of your cat s paws between your fingers and massage for no longer than the.

Trimming a cat s nails by yourself 1. Choose a chair in a quiet. First you might need to just get the nail trimmers out show them to your cat then give a very high value treat like a piece of bbq chicken. The guillotine type with a circle at the end that encloses the nail and a blade the moves into the circle to cut the nail tip.

Work on gradually regaining your cat s trust and confidence with the nail clippers and just do one nail at a time very gently. Collect your cat and place. As your cat is more comfortable you may be able to do a couple of nails. You should pick a time.

Here we trim our foster kitten marsha s sharp claws. Ideally you should introduce your cat to nail clipping when she s a kitten.