How To Cut My Kittens Nails

In cats simply trim the hook off the end.

How to cut my kittens nails. There are plenty of ultra close up view. Hold the cat as described earlier and cut the nails one by one. Gently squeeze the top and bottom of one toe to extend the nail. She s very patient the clippers we use and love.

The quick is the pink area within the nail where the nerves and blood vessels are similar to the area underneath our nails. This video will show you how easy it is to safely trim or cut your cats claws at home using a regular nail clipper. First inspect your cat s claws under a bright light. Clipping tiny kitten nails is no joke.

Your cat should be at ease with the sound of the clippers before you attempt to trim her nails. Position the trimmers halfway between the end of the quick and the claw. Here we trim our foster kitten marsha s sharp claws. Sit her on your lap put a piece of uncooked spaghetti into the clippers and hold them near your cat.

Start with one reward and come back later if you or your pet is nervous. You must cut below that or you will cause pain and bleeding. Have a question about your pet s health. Don t try to cut them extremely short just cut the tip off.