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   My mom's cat sits on her lap and happily lets her cut away at both front and back. So today I bought some clippers and am going to try it. Anyone have any personal tips for success?

   Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #

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   yeah, wear a suit of armor!..... mine would NEVER sit still and let me do that!.... my skin would be in shreds! I have my vet do it!.....lucky your Mom if her kitty is so good.....but you never know - maybe if you start her real young, she'll get used to it ... good luck!

   Posted 2 years ago by AV #

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   I've seen cats who sit still and let a single person cut their claws, but I've never owned one. We do it in tandem - hubby holds the cat and I clip the nails. And, always always always, lots of treats afterward.

   Posted 2 years ago by CheetahBoysmommy #

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   I can cut one of my four alone (sweet Luke) but for the rest I hold and my daughter clips. BE SURE to avoid the quick of the nail - the pink part inside! That is full of nerves and capillaries and will bleed and hurt kitty if you nick it. Better to be safe and have to clip again sooner than to cut too short and injure...

   Posted 2 years ago by nawlins catmom #

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   Wilbur and T-Do are such good boys. They just sit in my lap and let me clip the nails. If one gets a little anxious I quit and wait a while. I started when they were just little bitty kittens. No shredding here. Best of luck.

   Posted 2 years ago by Puddytat #

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   Thanks for all the comments! Well, I successfully got Ally's nails clipped. I've not tried Lucy yet. Do you do the hind paws to?

   Posted 2 years ago by linksboomerang #

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   I can clip Sylvester's paws (he starts to squirm when I do the hind paws which I don't always do them as they don't grow much) but with Mia it is a major ordeal. I have to use a pillow case and wrap her in it to get them done. I usually only do her front paws since that is about all she tolerates.

   Posted 2 years ago by SylMiaFelixMomma #

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   Not needed as often-I find they only need it every 3rd time or so. I've never had a cat that I could do anything to alone!

   Posted 2 years ago by Sheba's Mom in Phoenix, AZ 10/8 #

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