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In our demonstration,
we use simple nail clippers found in most homes.
Each of the above photographs is a "Thumbnail" - click here
to view the full sized pictures.
How to?
Place your
cat/kitten on your lap with it's back against your body.
Clasp the
cat/kitten to your body hold firmly with free hand!
You may want to protect yourself with a towel or some
other thick fabric.
We
seldom clip claws on the back feet as it is the front claws that
usually
cause most damage to household furnishings & fabrics.
It is
very easy to expose the claw - simply press on the paw pad of the
nail
you wish to clip - the nail will "extend". The "quick" or nerve
endings &
blood supply are easy to identify. Simply clip off the
sharpened tip.
Pictured above left to right: "Tools"
Ordinary nail
clippers, "cuticle" clippers,
"professional" claw
clippers
In our experience, & what we practice, is that by
starting to clip a kitten's claws
at an early age - usually when the
kittens are about 4 - 5 weeks old.
By the time they are ready for
adoption at 14 to 16 weeks of age,
they are completely comfortable
with the procedure
& view claw clipping as a time for
cuddles!
Regular clipping, about once every 10
days, encourages the "quick"
to recede leading to a blunt
claw.
A blunt claw will cause very little damage but leaves claws
intact
for the benefit of your cat.
Claws are essential to
maintain healthy
muscles!
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