Many people
love cats just like I love my Catman. If you are one of them, you need to know
that having a cat as your pet comes with great responsibility as well. You need
to do more than just feeding. One of the most daunting parts when taking care
of cats is trimming their claws. Just like humans, they also need proper
grooming. However, cutting their claws
may take you forever if you don’t have the skill to do it.
Initial Step
Having the
right position will also make you and your cat feel comfortable during the
process. You may opt to put your cat on the floor, on the table or over your
lap.
How to Trim Claws
Unlike humans,
cats hide their claws under their paws. Hence, you need to push this part to
reveal them and assess if they need to be cut or trimmed. Check for the pink
portion which is termed as the “quick”. If you happen to cut through them, it
would cause them to bleed and this can be very painful to your cat as well. You
need to hold the finger nail clipper parallel to the cat’s claws. If you have
assumed the best position, you may cut through it very quickly.
Things You Need to Remember
You need to know that you must not rush into
cutting all your cat’s claws all at once. Though the ideal is cutting them
every fourteen days, some actually trim their cat’s nails only four times a
year. In fact you can cut only 1-2 claws per day. Some would not even bother
cutting them since their cats chew their tips regularly. If you are too afraid
to trim your cat’s claws, then you may contact a veterinarian who will do it for
you.
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