Any tips on cutting a cats claws?

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  • Iamzee
    Iamzee Posts: 62 Forumite
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    It doesn't really matter how young or old the cat is. Patience is the key. Introduce the tool but don't useit the first time. Once it gets the feel it will not harm him after introducing it a few times, that's the time you cut the claws.
  • seven-day-weekend
    seven-day-weekend Posts: 36,755 Forumite
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    lizziebabe wrote: »
    Sometimes there is a Veterinary nurse in a practice that will do this at much less cost than seeing the vet. Sometimes it doesn't cost at all! Perhaps worth checking. :)

    We had our two's done by the vet nurse. It was indeed cheaper than seeing the vet.
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  • no1catman
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    I'm surprised a Vet in this country would do it. Despite the damage to are stair carpet (fortunately few attacks now), it not something I would consider. Cats need their claws (and be confident in them) to defend themselves, be it against dogs, foxes or other cats.
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    no1catman wrote: »
    I'm surprised a Vet in this country would do it. Despite the damage to are stair carpet (fortunately few attacks now), it not something I would consider. Cats need their claws (and be confident in them) to defend themselves, be it against dogs, foxes or other cats.

    Claw trimming (predominantly indoor cats and dogs may not wear their claws down naturally) is not the same as de-clawing.
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    mystikori wrote: »
    I'm going to be no help at all ... I just wanted to gloat about how lucky I am with my 2 moglets!!! I've had them both since 12 weeks of age and from that time I've flipped them onto their backs on my lap and cut their claws ..it takes me about 30 seconds to cut all 4 paws, no blood or armour or deviousness needed :D;) All you guys have my utmost respect for the various ways kitty gets claw clipped!


    Same here :j
  • fairy_lights
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    Well after multiple failed attempts at home, using the purrito approach, waiting for him to be in a deep sleep, bribery with dreamies etc I gave up and took him to the vets.

    Who also failed. He's probably on a wall of shame at the vets now.
    He's looking very pleased with himself.
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    fairy_lights wrote: »
    I gave up and took him to the vets.

    Who also failed. He's probably on a wall of shame at the vets now.
    He's looking very pleased with himself.

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
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