A series of photographs demonstrating the technique of clipping cat's claws.
The purpose of this page is to reveal the "mysteries or secrets" of clipping cat's claws.
Many cat owners appear intimidated by this simple procedure.
Yet, no special clippers or tools are required. 
There are clippers available in a variety of styles & carrying varying price tags!

My two willing subjects/models are:
Talisman, a Lilac Tortie Burmese adult and 2 month old Kismet, a Red Burmese kitten.

In our demonstration, we use simple nail clippers found in most homes.
The photographs are the "Thumbnails" from the slide show presentation -
click to enlarge - use your browser's back button to return to this page.

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!