Trimming your cat's claws every two to three weeks is an important part of keeping your pet healthy. If your cat's nails are too long, you may cause injury by either getting his nails stuck to any surface, causing them to come off, or even giving you painful scratches!  

Trimming a cat's nails only requires a little patience and some practice.

Before trimming your cat's nails, it is important to get him used to touching his paw; In order for her not to be afraid when trimming her nails, constantly touch your cat's paws and scratch under her chin to reassure her and make her feel safe.

four steps to learn how to trim your cat's nails:

Step 1: Make sure you have all the tools available

Your cat's nails should be trimmed only with tools designated for it so as not to harm it. You can buy them from the Seventh Bird store

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Zolux cat and dog nail clipper size S

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Step 2: Choose the appropriate time

Find a quiet place to trim your cat's nails away from loud noises or distractions (such as other animals or birds outside the window). It is preferable to start when your cat feels sleepy, or after eating a delicious meal, to ensure that it is in the best possible mood.

Step Three: Find out the length of your cat's nails

Try to calm your cat by scratching under its chin. If this does not relax it, it is preferable to have another person distract it by offering rewards. Once your cat relaxes and sits on your lap, hold its paw and gently press on its paw, to make its nails clearly visible.

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Step four: Trim your cat's nails

Gently cut the tip of the nail with her scissors, being careful not to go beyond the transparent area of ​​the nail so as not to injure the blood capillaries, and don't forget to reward her with a treat when you're done.

Nail clippers for cats and dogs from seven bird

What to do if you cut your cat's nails when trimming them?

Your cat may take care of this problem on its own, given a little time, but if you notice that it is still sore from the nail or continues to bleed for more than ten minutes, it is best to have it seen by a vet. 

Tricks to make nail trimming easier:

• You can divide the nail trimming process, you do not have to trim it all at once.
• You can wrap the cat in a towel to further control its movement and calm it, and only remove its hand to trim it.
• Start trimming your cat's nails while she is still a kitten, so that she gets used to it and the trimming process becomes easier over time.