i just wanted to ask why...

I will clip mine occasionally if they're on my lap and the clippers are within reach they're pretty good about it, i can just about get them all done before they realize what I'm doing but I don't make a habit of it. Mine also have turbo scratchers and an alpine scratcher that do a good job. I always check to make sure there is no ingrowing though

oh, and i use regular human clippers, but you have to turn them to the side, and i recommend just clipping off the tip, that way you don't risk going to low and cutting into the quick

I use the scissors type (but use regular small nail clippers on kittens). Just cut back till you see the red vein - take a look at where it is in strong light, so you have an idea. Basically you take of the sharpest part where its curved.

IMO I don't see how some of you can STAND those really long sharp nails that are curved. They catch on too many things!

All other cats Ive had were really good about not scratching anything. It was only really noticable during kneadings or playing. But my mom didnt even know you could trim cats nails. None of us were willing to risk a limb either...Tomorrow Ive got a friend coming over who trims her kittens nails so shes going to help me do the babies. Im not even going to try Hercules because he is a very even tempered weenie and never used his claws for anything, even play fighting. And I know that if I try to do his its going to be WW3 in my house. But I will be watching more closely to make sure his nails arent getting too long. I dont want his growing into his pads...Do you guys trim the back ones too? I think with having a dog I want to leave just a bit more defense for them when Bruno comes sniffing...

Yep - all 4 feet get trimmed on all cats in the house The back just don't need it as often (usually every other time) - I check and clip as needed once a week.

I'm just paranoid of another accident like the eye one with my RB kittens!

I got sick of bleeding every time she ran across me feet with the poop-crazies or decided to play... also it keeps her from ripping the window screens to bits. I've done it since she was two and a half months old.

We clip about every 10 days for two reasons, our safety and theirs.

Bijou likes to knead my face and neck while he has his little "suckle" before bedtime and if I didn't clip nails, can you just imagine what I'd look like!

He also got his nails caught in something one time and ended up having 2 of them bleeding which I'm assuming was caused by his efforts to free himself. I've also seen him get them caught in the screen door.

I use human clippers but I turn them and cut from the side which seems to make a cleaner cut. I basically just clip the shart point before the red line.

If you start them young, they get used to it and although I don't think they ever learn to like it, they tolerate it and always get a treat afterwards.

I clip my cats because they are indoors so don't get access to trees, concrete, rocks etc, which would naturally wear their claws down. Also because I would look like Freddy Kruger when Portia pads on me at night and because they get caught in the couch, and blankets and the carpet.

They don't like it, but I don't do it that often so they don't mind too much

Because DH and I get walked and ran over in bed, by both cats. It's not uncommon for Tomas to run over my head.
I think that answers the question well enough.

I clip for the obvious reason of not getting scratched as much. Also, when our kitties are playing and I haven't clipped them in awhile I notice puffs of fur floating around the room.....Sometimes Enzo will be playing by himself and next thing you know he has pulled a little patch of fur off his belly by rolling around and his back feet hitting his belly. His belly looks a bit sad right now, you can see his pink belly skin!

I clip my boys' front claws, but not their back paws. Maybe I'll take a look at their back claws because of some of the things in this thread. I clip them every week or two weeks, and that works for all of us (they don't particularly like it). I also use the clipped that are linked above. They work pretty well.

I clip their claws so they don't damage the furniture, me (accidentally, of course), or themselves when they are play-fighting.

If you are thinking about clipping your cat's nails, I'd wear something long-sleeved you don't care about just in case until they get used to it.

If the claws are light colored, then it's easier to see the quick, and just clip before that. I don't have any experience with dark colored ones. I'm sure you know how it feels when you cut too close to the quick, your kitty ain't gonna like it either!

Tricia

Unlike dogs, cats rarely have dark colored nails Even the black cats have white nails. Maybe cause they are retractable they don't need to "match" the fur.

I really hate dogs with dark colored nails - you can't see the vein!

Originally Posted by XxtashaxX

do a lot of people trim there cats claws?

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B/c they get sharp. I also have dogs and they play - I feel there is a less of a chance for claws to get caught on carpets and dog faces if they are clipped. She doesn't mind it at all. I use a clipper made for cats

Originally Posted by GoldenKitty45

I really hate dogs with dark colored nails - you can't see the vein!

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Use a dremel tool - a grinder. That way you are less likely to cut the quick and the nails can get rounded and very nice.

Originally Posted by cococat

Use a dremel tool - a grinder. That way you are less likely to cut the quick and the nails can get rounded and very nice.

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Oh my gosh what a great idea!!!!! I am going to have to try that! Do they hate the noise and the feeling of it though???

This site will give you detailed instructions. Remember, each dog is different.
http://homepages.udayton.edu/~merens...awn/index.html
I do mine on a grooming table once a week, it goes fast & the nails look great.

I do Sweeties nails every 2 wks. However Juno is a different story. She doesn't mind having her nails clipped, its catching her thats the problem. I hold the cats and my daughter clips. Sweetie won't use any scratching post and has ruined a wicker hamper. Clipping her does help. I'm thinking about hot pink soft paws for her. I never clip the back paws and you need to make sure you clip all five of the front nails. Some ppl. forget about the dew claw.

Besides those listed, my main reason is that when they knead my arm Jordan & Isaac get really into it and it hurts and leaves marks when I don't trim their claws regularly. I don't know if anyone said this but when you start when they are young it's not a big deal when they are adults. And I should add that Jordan likes to try to rip the vets face off so the vets are slightly less intimidated if his claws are clipped.

We do for many of the reasons already listed, to avoid injury to themselves[ie; getting stuck in something] other pets, us LOL..

We trim everyones nails here from cats to dogs, to rabbits..

I clip my cats nails because if I don't, they accidentally scratch me much more easily. Also, they get their nails caught on the carpet when they get too long.