How do you get a cat to sit still for you to clip their nails??? She doesn't just resist by pulling her paw away or even running off. Dori fights as though I am trying to do something terrible to her. It turns into an all out brawl, kicking, biting, etc. This has gone on since she was a little kitten. I tried only clipping a couple at a time, and giving her treats afterwards and that didn't seem to work. I do make sure that I do not clip down below the quick, I have never made her bleed. I usually just try to get the sharp tips off.
Also, I noticed that one of her ears is dirty inside. I know that you can't use q-tips to clean them. But how do you safely do it? And how do you know if it is just normal dirt or that it is not dirty from infection or from ear mites? Do most people just have their vets clean their cats ears?
Sorry for all the questions at once. Just want her to stay clean and well kept.
Also, I noticed that one of her ears is dirty inside. I know that you can't use q-tips to clean them. But how do you safely do it? And how do you know if it is just normal dirt or that it is not dirty from infection or from ear mites? Do most people just have their vets clean their cats ears?
Sorry for all the questions at once. Just want her to stay clean and well kept.