I know the line about not using human nail clippers, but at least OP knows how to do this and also isn't overtrimming. I've seen owners who cut down nearly the to quick and even worse sometimes right down to it, which, holy shit learn to groom your pets properly.
When I am finished clipping the nails of my three cats, I have to visit the ER for stitches from the malling I received. With all the wailing and screaming, you would think I was killing them.
My cat does not enjoy this process. He fights me until I pin him under my arm and he does angry meows. I suspect he also thinks he’s the boss of me and doesn’t like to be reminded that I only allow him to boss me around, and can exert control whenever I choose. But he always gets treats after so he forgives me quickly.
To help with my dog, I would walk around with the clippers, let him smell and lick it and gave him treats and pats. I would do a little at a time while giving him treats. If you make it a positive experience, and take a lot of time and have patience, it will make it better for you and your cat
I think every animal is different. I’ve had 3 long term cats in my life (plus more but they were mostly barn cats or given away). My cat Rex was very relaxed about it, with no special training. You could play with his paws all day. My next cat Lovie was never happy about it, but she behaved after some coaxing. My current cat Dante is very bitey and always wants to play. He’s not much of a cuddle bug but he likes being near you. He’s very reluctant to let me trim his nails.
Reasons vary. For cat's that are outdoor, or indoor/outdoor, there usually isn't a lot of reason to do so, as they wear the claws down on their own, or use them for defense. For indoor only cats it can be to prevent unwanted clawing of furniture instead of "Approved" surfaces. Personally, it's because my cats claw the shit out of me unintentionally when they walk across me with their needles. They aren't aggressive, they don't swipe at me, or claw my furniture, but the unintentional slicing >
and dicing gives me reason to keep them a bit dulled. It doesn't prevent them from climbing things or anything, and they generally don't seem to mind the difference between razors and dull claws. They just... Don't wear them down fast enough. One of them even has a claw that can curl back on itself and cut her paw pad (something I forgot to mention above). That's an exception in my experience though, that claw was "Dead" when we got her, and it's the only time I've considered having a cat >
"declawed" on even a single toe, because she clearly doesn't like when people touch that claw/toe, and I suspect it causes her some pain. Every vet we've even discussed it with says the drawbacks outweigh the potential benefits. So there she sits with a busted/dead claw.
Addendum in case anyone comes after me: I am 100% against declawing cats, except if there are medical reasons why it's necessary. Each time I've brought it up to a vet was a "Look, this causes her pain, does it make sense to take ONLY this claw out?" and the answer both times (one vet was a specialist) was "Not worth the stress it'll cause her".
Animal clippers for animals. Human clippers for humans who just act like animals; actual people will clip their own nails. Damn, my stepdad could be a dirty bastard at times. Mom had to forcibly cut them because they looked like they belonged to Captain Barbossa.
They mean vertically. Like where it cuts down into the nail itself. Human nail clippers are flat against the surface of the (relatively flat) nail. It's curved to fit around the end of our finger, not to fit around the nail. Claws are completely round, though, so the blade, on the plane where it digs into the nail, is extremely curved.
YES YOU CAN USE CAT NAIL CLIPPERS ON YOURSELF, and they won't crack the nail which can cause infection because the blade is flat for human nails. But you nails will look funny.
PREFERABLY USE A CUP AS BOWLS ARE FOR CATS AND DOGS because with a cup you can be social acceptable whereas getting on your knees to sip from a bowl may be a tad weird.
Badsequence
Defense mechanism lol. Also second the comment below don't use human nail clippers on an animal.
nevergoingtogiveyouupnevergoingtoletyoudown
Probably doesn't mind it cause she's not trying to hack off 3/4 of the nail bed like some people do.
FramFramson
I know the line about not using human nail clippers, but at least OP knows how to do this and also isn't overtrimming. I've seen owners who cut down nearly the to quick and even worse sometimes right down to it, which, holy shit learn to groom your pets properly.
theskepticinme
My cat just licks me. 3 licks every time a mail is clipped
BrickShakes
Can i get a copy of the firmware running on that cat ? I would like to implement this feature in my own.
ahbrannon1
When I am finished clipping the nails of my three cats, I have to visit the ER for stitches from the malling I received. With all the wailing and screaming, you would think I was killing them.
bumblebeerumble
It’s 3 person job with my cat, & he sounds like we are trying to murder him.
Zainadin
They shed their claws naturally, get the cat a scratching post!
yn44367
Breed him. That’s a genetic trait that needs to pass on…
Nizedk
If I only bleed from one single scratch after clipping nails on my cat, I'm pretty happy.
Incidentally
I have to sit on my dumpster goblin to even touch his paws long enough to trim his nails. Even treat and nip bribes are ineffective.
Tenzil
Of course, the drugs help.
TheFastpaws
My lil Salmon just isn't a fan of it. I got the proper stuff as a kitten but she'd never let you do this.
flamingflamingo
My cat does not enjoy this process. He fights me until I pin him under my arm and he does angry meows. I suspect he also thinks he’s the boss of me and doesn’t like to be reminded that I only allow him to boss me around, and can exert control whenever I choose. But he always gets treats after so he forgives me quickly.
IIikethecutofyourjib
To help with my dog, I would walk around with the clippers, let him smell and lick it and gave him treats and pats. I would do a little at a time while giving him treats. If you make it a positive experience, and take a lot of time and have patience, it will make it better for you and your cat
flamingflamingo
I think every animal is different. I’ve had 3 long term cats in my life (plus more but they were mostly barn cats or given away). My cat Rex was very relaxed about it, with no special training. You could play with his paws all day. My next cat Lovie was never happy about it, but she behaved after some coaxing. My current cat Dante is very bitey and always wants to play. He’s not much of a cuddle bug but he likes being near you. He’s very reluctant to let me trim his nails.
Funnyfemale007365
Is the lady naked? I think I see side boob??
kumihanska
But why do you (or anyone) clip cat’s nails? I know quite a few cat owners (myself included) and no-one clips theirs.
Nuclearun
Reasons vary. For cat's that are outdoor, or indoor/outdoor, there usually isn't a lot of reason to do so, as they wear the claws down on their own, or use them for defense. For indoor only cats it can be to prevent unwanted clawing of furniture instead of "Approved" surfaces. Personally, it's because my cats claw the shit out of me unintentionally when they walk across me with their needles. They aren't aggressive, they don't swipe at me, or claw my furniture, but the unintentional slicing >
Nuclearun
and dicing gives me reason to keep them a bit dulled. It doesn't prevent them from climbing things or anything, and they generally don't seem to mind the difference between razors and dull claws. They just... Don't wear them down fast enough. One of them even has a claw that can curl back on itself and cut her paw pad (something I forgot to mention above). That's an exception in my experience though, that claw was "Dead" when we got her, and it's the only time I've considered having a cat >
Nuclearun
"declawed" on even a single toe, because she clearly doesn't like when people touch that claw/toe, and I suspect it causes her some pain. Every vet we've even discussed it with says the drawbacks outweigh the potential benefits. So there she sits with a busted/dead claw.
Nuclearun
Addendum in case anyone comes after me: I am 100% against declawing cats, except if there are medical reasons why it's necessary. Each time I've brought it up to a vet was a "Look, this causes her pain, does it make sense to take ONLY this claw out?" and the answer both times (one vet was a specialist) was "Not worth the stress it'll cause her".
KilroyLichking
DONT USE HUMAN NAIL CLIPPERS ON CATS! they can crack the nail which can cause infection because the blade is flat for human nails.
ahbrannon1
Yes, indeed, you are 100% correct. A proper nail clipper isn't that expensive. Certainly a lot less than a vet bill.
wingweaver415
Its a bot account reposting clips and titles from external sources
flamingflamingo
What if you use them sideways? I’ve never seen anyone use them horizontally like this.
Tootsie1
They make a special pair of scissors to cut cat's nails. They actually look like baby nail scissors at free m first glance.
CallsYouATosser
Animal clippers for animals. Human clippers for humans who just act like animals; actual people will clip their own nails. Damn, my stepdad could be a dirty bastard at times. Mom had to forcibly cut them because they looked like they belonged to Captain Barbossa.
chickenoodlesoup
Also, DON'T USE HUMAN NAIL CLIPPERS ON DOGS! they can crack the nail which can cause infection because the blade is flat for human nails.
Iputthebestinbestiality
My dogs nails have always been a bit cracked. We use dog clippers and I trim the cut with human clippers.
Skyff
YOU SEEM VERY ANIMATED ABOUT IT so I'm going to believe you and keep it in mind when I eventually adopt an army of cats
adrianontherocks
I would like to hear more about this army of cats
westPAguy
BootsNCatsNBootsNCatsN
But the blade is curved
3Davideo
The nail clippers are from Hammerfell.
InkyBlinkyPinkyAndClyde
They mean vertically. Like where it cuts down into the nail itself. Human nail clippers are flat against the surface of the (relatively flat) nail. It's curved to fit around the end of our finger, not to fit around the nail. Claws are completely round, though, so the blade, on the plane where it digs into the nail, is extremely curved.
FentuckyCriedKhicken
CAN I USE CAT CLIPPER FOR MYSELF - A HUMAN? Can it cause me infection with cat syndromes or become a catman?
fatelvis0
Hahahahahahahahahaha
KuroFluff
Have you seen cat nail clippers? You can fucking try. Update if you become a catman
matterific
YES YOU CAN USE CAT NAIL CLIPPERS ON YOURSELF, and they won't crack the nail which can cause infection because the blade is flat for human nails. But you nails will look funny.
fibbertitgibbet
BUT THE IMPORTANT THING IS TO STAY HYDRATED so don't stop drinking water.
kahooki
PREFERABLY USE A CUP AS BOWLS ARE FOR CATS AND DOGS because with a cup you can be social acceptable whereas getting on your knees to sip from a bowl may be a tad weird.