Cat claws are cats’ weapons, but if the nails on pet cats’ claws are too long, they can easily injure people, and sometimes even the pet owner will be injured. Therefore, trimming your cat's nails regularly can prevent your cat from harming people or things around you. So how to trim your cat’s nails?

1. Trim cats’ feet and nails

1. Reasons for cutting nails

If the cat does not go out and walks around and keeps its nails as weapons or hunting tools, and it often scratches people's hands and feet when playing at home, the tips should be cut off regularly. And if you don’t cut your cat’s nails, your cat will dig its claws into your favorite furniture.

2. Prune once a week

Usually, cats should be thoroughly combed and nailed once a week. When cutting, the cat's toes should be opened, the foot hair should be cut to the length lower than the foot pads, and then the cat's foot pads should be wiped clean.

3. Special pruning tools

Specialized nail cutting tools are designed to cut your cat's nails at the appropriate angle without the risk of splitting or chipping. These nail clippers are designed like scissors or ring guillotines. And the best nail clippers have very sharp blades and comfortable handles.

4. Cat trimming timing

The best time to trim your cat's nails is when she is relaxed. Like after a nap. Generally the easiest way is to have both hands involved in the nail clipping process, with one hand holding and calming the cat while the other trims it.

5. Key points of the pruning process

(1) Gently grab the cat, hold his chest with one hand, and grab his paw with the other hand.

(2) Gently press the sole of the foot to expose the claws.

(3) Be sure to hold down one of the four claws when trimming.

(4) Be gentle and decisive. When in doubt, try to cut as little as possible.

2. How to trim pet cat nails

1. Press the paw lightly with your fingers

Hold the paw, press it gently with your fingers and use your thumb to push the nails out of the paw. Use your other hand to trim your nails. Don't forget to clip the thumb, on the inside of the front leg.

2. Cut only the tip nails

Nails are generally white, avoid cutting into pink flesh, otherwise they will bleed. If you cut too much, use a styptic pen or cornstarch to stop the bleeding, or use your cat's paws to grab soap to stop the bleeding.

3. Rewards for fast speed

Trim nails quickly and let the cat go if it becomes irritable, even if only one or two paws are trimmed. You can continue later. Then play with it or give it special photosCome and reward, so that the cat will have a good association with nail cutting.

4. Front paws should be trimmed regularly

Use nail scissors to gently cut off the white claw tips. If you are not sure how long to cut, be careful to cut off just a little bit. Hind claws don't need to be trimmed as often, or at all, as they don't grow as quickly and aren't as sharp.

If you still can’t control your cat, it’s best to have one person hold the cat down while another person trims it.

3. Benefits of trimming cats’ feet

1. Help dissipate heat and sweat

Cats do not have sweat glands on their bodies, but sweat glands grow on the cat’s foot pads. Every time it is very hot in summer, the cat’s foot pads will become wet. In fact, this is the cat sweating. Trimming your cat's feet regularly can help your cat dissipate heat and perspire to prevent heat stroke.

2. Anti-slip function of foot pads

Cat foot pads have an anti-slip effect. If the foot hair is too long, the cat will easily slip or sprain when running. The cat may not be able to brake in time and hit the wall or furniture while running, causing a concussion.

3. Nails reduce germs

Long foot hair can easily trap dirt and become a good place for bacteria to breed, causing inflammation of the cat's toes and nails. In severe cases, it may develop into onychomycosis or paronychia, making the cat inconvenient to move or even limp.

4. So clean that you won’t get sick

Another advantage of trimming your cat's nails regularly is that it can maintain your cat's hygiene. When a cat walks, it is very easy for the cat's foot hair to be stained with bacteria and even parasites. Cats especially like to clean themselves. During the licking process, these bacteria will enter the cat's stomach and cause the cat to get sick. Regular trimming can effectively avoid this problem.