Can You Trim Your Cat's Claws Yourself: Tips to Help You Cope Without Unnecessary Stress
A cat can't help but sharpen its claws - that's a fact. It needs to stretch its back, get rid of old growths on its claws, and it also marks its territory.
But the armrests of chairs and sofas, torn to shreds, can drive cat owners to despair, causing them to start trimming their claws.
But this is not an easy task, and without experience, it will not be possible to quickly, and most importantly, without harm to the health of the pet, give a manicure or pedicure to a cat.
How to trim a cat's claws
You will need to buy special tongs, and you will also need a towel and something tasty to treat your pet after the procedure.
You shouldn't make the animal nervous unnecessarily, otherwise you won't be able to trim its claws calmly.
It is important to know that not the entire plate is cut off, but only a small part of it - no more than 3-4 mm, depending on the breed and individual characteristics of the pet.
The thing is that if you cut off the entire claw, you can damage a blood vessel, and it’s also painful, and your pet won’t forgive you for it.
You also need to know that claws grow at different rates on different paws, and after about 2-3 weeks you will have to conduct an examination and repeat the process.
It is important to treat your pet with something especially tasty every time, so that it becomes a habit for him, and even better, to accustom the cat to the scratching post.
