How to Trim an Aggressive Cat's Claws: A Lifehack for Owners of Obstinate Pets

25.06.2024 13:07

Many cats have a stubborn character, and pet owners know this firsthand.

Combined with their desire to scratch every surface in the house with their claws, these cats can become a real headache for their owners.

Let's figure out what life hacks exist for owners of cats who flatly refuse to get rid of their formidable weapon.

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How to trim a cat's claws

If your pet is quite stubborn, you definitely won’t be able to handle the job of trimming its claws alone.

Therefore, you need to find a reliable assistant who will distract the animal with treats during the claw trimming procedure.

You need to proceed in the following way:

  • Carefully restrain your pet while your assistant distracts him with treats.
  • Armed with a special tool, press lightly on the pad of the finger: thanks to this movement, the claws themselves come out.
  • Trim only the white part of the nail without the pink nerve endings, working at the correct angle - along the growth line of the nail.
  • Cut the claw with one precise movement; if there are rough spots, it is better to file them with a file.

Previously, we wrote about how to turn the stress of bathing a cat into pleasure.

Irina Tint Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources