We have a 10 week old kitten we were given, about two weeks ago our friend who rears cats clipped her nails back for us using some special cat clipers. It is now only two weeks later and they have grown back again very sharp.
I cannot find a scratching post here where I live in Turkey and have tried several pet shops, I want to make sure they are cut correctly. The vets are the most obvious choice but would you consider cutting them yourself?Kittens nails need trimming best solution?
cats and kittens claws can be easily trimmed, even with a pair of human nail trimmers. You can easily see the quick, the pink blood supply within the nail and you do NOT want to cut close to that. You only need to trim off the little hook at the end of the claw. That is all, JUST the little hook. You can safely do this every 10 days or so. I do mine all the time. Some cats get used to it and don't mind, some always hate having their feet bothered. Ask the vet to show you how to do this next time. Good luck.Kittens nails need trimming best solution?
Hi there... trimming cat's nails isn't difficult. Additionally, younger kittens adjust to having their paws touched so trimming their nails is much easier than starting the technique with an adult cat.
Here's an instructional video on how to correctly as well as safely trim cat's nails: http://partnersah.vet.cornell.edu/pet/fh…
Do it yourself with toe nail clipper's. Hold the cat in your arms like a football, grab there foot and extend the nails, cut the with the clippers side was to the nail and clipp off the sharp end. When you clip sideways you can see where the quick (blood vessel) and be assured not to cut close to it. If you are still worried, go to the vet and have them do it, ask them to teach you or just watch them.
P.s. You can make your own scratch post buy attaching carpet reminisce or a rug with staple to a piece of wood. Or attaching a piece of rug to the bottom part of a wall.
You can make your own scratching post, for a start, even an old tree trunk piece will do.
This is how you can make your own scratching post:
http://www.cattreeplans.com/build_a_cat_…
http://my.execpc.com/~happyend/Making%20…
http://cats.about.com/od/diycattrees/DIY…
and this is how you can clip the claws:
http://www.cat-world.com.au/catclaws.htm (has pictures)
http://www.caws.org/catclaws.html (also has pics)
i clip my cat's nails all the time. as yours is so young, it's best to start now so that she will be used to it later in life. for a growing kitten, you will need to clip them at least once a week, if not more, to keep them short and dull. as she gets older and stops growing, you won't have to clip them as often. good luck :)
Only take off the very tips! you don't want to cut the nerves! Buy Emery bords and slide them under the claws several times a day and it takes care of it. I had to, and it worked, it still does. Found in the female nail section.
The fancy filer thing on t.v. lol. For my pets i use just a pair of human nail clipers. Or for a cat you can buy cat trimmers at pet stores.
I wouldn't. My cat uses atree as a scratching post. If i had to get her nails clipped I would take her to a vet. If you cut too far down it hurts them and they will bleed.
No, I would never clip, to be honest. First of all cats naturally shed their nails in husks, and that's why they scratch posts and stuff - it helps the old ceratin fall off. Clipping causes the old husks to collect under the cuticule of the nail, and can cause /more/ scratching, because it itches. I reccommend simply taking a piece of soft wood like pine, roughly hewn and without bark, and nailing it to a solid wood baseboard - make it about two feet tall (little under a meter), and then put it in the living room or just somewhere the cat is often. Then, when you catch the kitten scratching, give him or her a good flick right on the nosepad. Mother cats train their kittens this way, and has worked well with my newest kitten, a now 5-month old male. Then carry your kitten to the new scratching post, wet him or her up holding the forepaws, and draw the claws down the wood. The cat will get the message quickly! Praise him or her while he or she is on the scratching post, and especially if he or she scratches. Be patient, because pets need repetition to learn well! my cats reacts well to a 'Nyah!' or a 'No' in a loud tone when they are doing something bad.
.. If you DO end up taking the shortcut, be careful to calm your kitten before clipping. Look at the nail carefully and cut only the tiniest bit of the tip off - there is a vein in the claw, that starts about halfway up, that will bleed and be painful if you hit it. If you're lucky the claw will be clear, and you will be able to see it. Ordinary scissors are fine, though nail clippers are best (for pets, not humans!). I still don't reccommend continuing with clipping though! For a quick solution for your cat's need to stretch her claws and scratch, I reccommend a a thick piece of cardboard, just laid on the floor - train your kitty to use it. There's no need to augment your cat's physical properties, when good training will last a lifetime! If he or she is scratching just in play or when picked up, simply set him or her down on the floor and ignore her/him. If the scratching is on purpose, like reaching out to scratch, give the gentle flick on the nose. The nose hurts when bopped! The older cats we give real hard flicks, by holding the forefinger back with the thumb, then letting go. We've trained a half-wild tom with dominant instincts who always bit or scratched without warning (but always wanted to cuddle!) into calmness and soft-pawed activity this way. It takes patience, but cats are smart! It also helps them to know you're dominant in the house, and that actually makes them feel safe. They expect teaching!
Well u can cut them by your self but be care ful how to do it\
If possible start training your cat to have her claws trimmed as a kitten. Gently stroke your cat's paws often, getting her used to having her paws held before you attempt trimming. Be sure to reward your cat with a special food treat-one that she receives only during claw trimming or some other grooming procedure-during or immediately after trimming. The best time to trim your cat's claws is when she is relaxed or sleepy. Never try to give a pedicure right after a stressful experience or an energetic round of play.
Your cat should be resting comfortably on your lap, the floor, or a table. Hold a paw in one hand and press a toe pad gently to extend the claw. Notice the pink tissue (the quick) on the inside of the claw. Avoid the quick when you trim the claw; cutting into it will cause pain and bleeding Remove the sharp tip below the quick (away from the toe), clipping about halfway between the end of the quick and the tip of claw. If your cat becomes impatient, take a break and try again later. Even if you can clip only a claw or two a day, eventually you'll complete the task. (Because cats do little damage with their rear claws and do a good job of keeping them trim themselves-by chewing them-many cat owners never clip the rear claws. Others trim their cats' rear claws three or four times a year or have them done by their veterinarian or a professional groomer.)
Many people hold the clippers at right angles to the nail, thus cutting across the nail. This tends to make the nail more subject to splitting or fraying. It is better to hold the clippers in a vertical position--that is, up and down, so that the claw is trimmed from bottom to top instead of across the nail. This position help prevent splitting.
If you accidentally clip into the quick, don't panic. The claw may bleed for a moment, but it will usually stop very quickly. Soothe your cat by speaking softly to her and stroking her head. If the bleeding hasn't stopped after a minute or so, touch a styptic pencil to the claw end or pat on styptic powder to help staunch the bleeding.
How often you need to clip your cat's claws depends somewhat on how much of the tip you remove, but usually a clipping every ten to fourteen days will suffice. If' your cat absolutely refuses to allow you to clip tier claws, get help from your veterinarian or a professional groomer
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You can use your regular fingernail clippers or a pair made especially for cats—I prefer the scissor style over the guillotine style. Just make sure that they are sharp. Dull trimmers tend to crush the nail and cause pain even if you aren’t in the quick. You also need to have a small jar of blood-stopping powder on hand for the inevitable time when you cut a nail too short and it bleeds.
• Unlike a dog’s nails, a cat’s are slightly recessed. To get them out for trimming, gently squeeze the toe from top to bottom. This forces the nail out so that you can blunt the tip.
• The key is to trim off a little, just the sharp tips, often (say every 2-4 weeks), instead of trying to trim off the whole nine yards whenever you happen to notice they’re the length of swords.
• The problem is that each nail has a blood vessel inside. Along side the blood vessel runs a nerve. The trick is to trim to just beyond the blood vessel and nerve because if you nick them the cat will hiss, may bite, and will definitely bleed.
Note: Everyone hits this vein occasionally, even experienced veterinarians. So having a blood-stopping powder on hand is important.
• If your cat has light-colored nails, the blood vessel is the pink area. Black nails are harder to gauge but you can often see the blood vessel by shining a flashlight behind the nail. The key is too only trim tiny bits at a time. When your cat starts getting sensitive…STOP TRIMMING…you’re getting close to the blood vessel! If your cat has some clear and some black nails, use the average clear nail as a guide for cutting the black ones.
Note: No matter what the color of the nail, if there is any doubt, just cut back a little bit at a time.
• If you draw blood, pinch a little powder against the nail for a few seconds or dip a cotton swab in the powder and apply pressure to the end of the nail until it quits bleeding.
Cat’s nails will regrow and become sharp again in a few days. Therefore, to protect your “stuff”, it may be necessary to “nip the tips” as often as twice per week.
Make restraining your cat and trimming its nails a pleasant experience by starting handling your cat and doing the procedures, with verbal and treat rewards, from the time they’re kittens.
For older cats who haven’t been trained for nail trimming as kittens, a pedicure can be a bit more of a challenge. Choose a time when your cat is calm. Initially, only do one toe at a sitting. It may take several days before all claws get trimmed, but it’s better to go slowly rather than cause anxiety about the procedure.
If there is any doubt as to your ability to do any of the above, safely and correctly, rely on your veterinarian. Ultimately, they are the only ones who have the experience, training, and compassion to optimize your cat’s health, happiness and longevity.
And when it comes to trimming cat’s nails, they have the scars up and down their arms to prove their experience.
hope this helped u!!!!!
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