How to cut the claws of a cat and a cat?

You can get pets at any age, no matter who lives at home, you must be able to care for him. Lovers of cats waiting for not so many worries, but even with the wrong approach to business, living together with a pet may turn into a real catastrophe. Due to the wild nature of the cats, you need to protect yourself and the furniture from sharp claws, which can be used even in a harmless situation. To effectively and quickly carry out a manicure for your pet, you need to know all the subtleties of this procedure.

Cats are pets that are often brought up at home, so you need to know the basic requirements for caring for them. Since animals are wild and wayward by nature, the presence of sharp claws can be quite dangerous for others. To minimize the risks, you need to be able to cut the claws of a cat or a cat, if necessary.

There are the following reasons why this procedure is mandatory:

• keeping a cat exclusively in the home;
• lack of significant activity in the behavior of the animal;
• assistance in grinding claws if the pet cannot do it on its own;
• too violent and rampant character that threatens the health of others.

If in the first three cases the manicure procedure is desirable, then in the last one it is necessary to cut the claws of the cat, because anyone can suffer, including children. The procedure of shortening the nail plates can be carried out on all four paws, so that the cat does not feel discomfort, understanding the difference in sensations in front and behind, and was also completely harmless. If the pet does not show aggression, then trimming and filing claws can not be done on the hind legs.

It is not recommended to do such a procedure too often, as this may adversely affect the health of the cat.. There are also certain age limits when it is worth starting such procedures in order to teach your pet to them and not have problems with it in the future. The optimal period will be from two to three months, when the claws are already strong and can be cut off, and the pet is still rather small to protest, but it is quite capable gradually get used to the manicure.

You can cut the nail plates of a cat or kitten only in the case if there is some experience or knowledge of how the process itself should be conducted. The first time is always the most difficult, both for the cat and for the owner, so it is important to prepare yourself morally and create all the conditions for the work to be carried out successfully. So that the kitten is not nervous, it is necessary to caress him, talk to him, treat him with something tasty. The procedure will cease to be scary and unpleasant for the animal, when he will feel safe and expect reward after the end of the manicure.

Once the procedure has become familiar to the pet, it is necessary to determine its frequency, so as not to start the state of claws and do not overdo it with shortening. For each cat, the number of such sessions may vary, which is explained by the individual characteristics of development, level of activity and age. The best rate is to trim the claws once a month.

The nail plates of cats and people are significantly different, so using classic nail scissors or forceps, with which a person cuts his nails, is not quite right. The cat's claw consists not only of cornified cells, there is also a pulp inside which is circulating. If you cut the claw too hard, there is a risk that the integrity of the pulp is compromised and the animal is injured. Since the claws contain a large number of harmful microorganisms, such a wound can be very serious and last for a long time.

To minimize the risk of injury to your pet, it is best to buy specialized tools for it, with which you can quickly and accurately cut claws without damaging the pulp.

Among the main devices with which you can work, there are several.

• Specialized scissors for cats and kittens, differing in size. They are usually small in size and made of durable metal, since the claws of cats have a rather large and poor-quality tool that cannot cope with it. For the comfort of work, manufacturers make such scissors with convenient for the owner handles and very sharp blades, which accelerate the trimming of claws to the pet.

• Tweezers or nippers for a cat are also an alternative tool for cutting nail plates. The peculiarity of the use of such equipment is that it is important to place it perpendicularly on the claw, otherwise you can provoke delamination of the horny layer of the claw. It is important to acquire a quality tool that will be made of a strong and sharp metal that can quickly cut off the unnecessary part and not injure the claw.

• Guillotine similar to the pliers, but it has an even more reinforced structure in order to ensure a quality result with minimal time. The working blade in this case is only one, so the cut is made more even, which allows one movement to cut the claws of the pet.

• Electro Trimmer differs from all previous versions, as it has a completely different principle of action. Claws in this case are not cut, but grind with the help of special rollers and castors having abrasive spraying. To make the procedure safe, special caps with a hole for the claw are sold to such equipment. When the pet is ready for the procedure, its foot should be placed so that it is easy to grind off all the nail platinum, one after the other.

The choice of a tool can be dictated by the age of the animal, its character, the owner’s experience and habits of using something specific.

In order to cut the claws of the cat at home, you need to properly prepare for this procedure. If the manicure is carried out by the owner of the house, then first of all it is necessary to buy all the necessary equipment, as well as learn how to use it. To minimize risks, it is important to follow safety precautions, which are as follows:

• treatment of claws with an alcohol solution to sterilize the instrument;
• pet preparation and stimulation of claws by pressing on the foot pad;
• fast and confident cutting off the excess part of the claw.

Preparing for the procedure, you need to have additional hygiene products, such as: cotton sponges, clean towel, hydrogen peroxide, nail file for sharpening claws. For long-haired breeds, you can also prepare scissors for trimming excess hair, which can interfere with the manicure work. For the convenience of the procedure, it is important to choose the right time when the cat is calm and ready to cooperate, otherwise it will be difficult to achieve the desired result, and the pet may get stressed out and refuse to repeat the manicure.

To protect the animal, it is recommended to wrap it in a towel or other matter in which the cat will be comfortable.

Claw trimming requires the owner to adhere to the following rules:

• providing a comfortable and comfortable position for the cat - it is not necessary to force the animal to manicure by force, the pet must come to the owner when he has prepared all the necessary tools;
• protection of the owner during the work - during the first sessions it is necessary to think not only about the comfort and safety of the animal, but also about your own, since the pet may behave unpredictably and unconsciously hurt the owner. It is best to wear items with long sleeves made of dense matter, and a free hand that will hold the cat - a glove that will serve as a protective barrier in case of a sudden attack of a pet;
• correctly cut the claw - The length of the part that will be cut should not exceed 2-3 mm, otherwise there is a risk of hitting the blood vessels and cause very painful feelings in the animal;
• selection of the optimal cut angle - if the tool is placed incorrectly, as a result of claw trimming it can simply crack, which complicates the work with it, causes painful sensations and increases the healing time of the cat's paws.

If the pet is clearly protesting against the manicure and is unable to cope alone, then initially you need to take one of the households to help you, in order to retain or directly cut the claw. As soon as a furry beast calms down and gets used to the process, you can get by with one of the cat owners. The procedure for the manicure for cats will be as follows:

1. mentally prepare the pet for the future procedure, calm and caress;
2. prepare one of the legs, gently press on the pad to show claws; It is important not to press hard, so that the cat does not get scared and run away;
3. cats' claws are transparent, so you can see the edge that needs to be removed, and the pulp, which has a pink tint, should not be chosen too closely;
4. the claw is taken perpendicularly and the edge of the claw is cut off in the same position; to make edges smoother and safer, they are neatly filed.

In order to independently cut your claws for your furry pet, it is important to know not only the peculiarities of the process, but also the possible risks and problems during its implementation. If the cat is aggressive, then removing the sharp areas of the claw becomes a necessity; it will be carried out either by a veterinarian or someone from the household. Due to the nature of the character to cut the claws will be very difficult. If the cat resists and breaks out, does not work normally, you need to know what to do in such a situation, namely:

• do not force and try to repeat the procedure a little later, waiting for a more relaxed state of the animal;
• use diapering, which will significantly help protect yourself from the claws of an obstinate animal;
• communicate with your pet and calm him down during the entire process of grooming claws.

Working with aggressive pets is not easy. It is better not to delay the cat's accustoming to a manicure, since in adulthood it will be extremely difficult to get used to such manipulations, each session will be a real challenge for both the cat and the owner.

For the haircut procedure to be fast and of high quality, you should familiarize yourself with the following tips:

• tool selection should be carried out responsibly - it is better not to buy too cheap products, as they quickly become dull, and this can cause splitting of the claw or its splitting;
• It is best to do a manicure in the afternoon with natural light, so that it is easier to notice the cut edge of the claw and minimize the risk of injury;
• after cutting the claw, it must be properly sanded, for which a tough nail file or emery board may be suitable; if you do not do this procedure, the cat may catch the claws on the carpet, upholstery of the sofa or other fabrics, which will result in injury to the animal, creases or claws;
• At first, it will be difficult for the cat to sit on his hands for a long time until the owner restores his legs, therefore it is recommended to start with one limb per day, gradually increasing the daily rate of claws, bringing it to trim all nail platinum at a time without discomfort for pet;
• since trimming claws is not a vital necessity for a cat, it is not necessary to plan other hygienic procedures on the same day so as not to upset your pet; for each activity, it is better to choose a separate day and after completing the work, thank the animal for its cooperation, which will enhance its positive feelings after such procedures.

Keeping pets seems simple and convenient, but in fact it means taking care of yourself and following strict rules and recommendations regarding many items related to food, hygiene, walks, and so on, so before you start a pet, you should weigh all the advantages and shortcomings, and then stop at some decision.

You can find out how easy it is to cut the claws of a cat by watching the video below.