What’s the Best Way to Clip My Cat’s Nails?
With your cat in your lap facing away from you, take one of her toes in your hand, massage and press the pad until the nail extends. Snip only the white part of the claw. The pink part of a cat’s nail, called the quick, is where the nerves and blood vessels are. Do NOT cut this sensitive area. If you do accidentally cut the quick, any bleeding can be stopped with a styptic powder or stick. Trim the sharp tip of one nail, release your cat’s toe and quickly give her a treat. If your cat doesn’t seem to mind, clip another nail, but don’t trim more than two claws in one sitting until your cat is comfortable. Be sure to reward her with a special treat afterward. Please note, you may want to do just one paw at a time for the first couple of sessions. If your cat refuses to let you clip her claws, ask your vet or a professional groomer for help.
