Learn how to clip your cat’s claws in five simple steps. More information on clipping cat’s claws:

Step 1 – Wait until your cat is calm
If your cat is calm, clipping their claws will be easier for you and a much more positive experience for them.

Step 2 – Get some nail clippers
Using cat nail clippers, hold your cat’s paw in a position that is comfortable for them but also easy for you to see their claws.

Step 3 – Look for the quick
The quick contains the blood vessels and nerves, and is usually pink or red. You should cut a couple of millimetres away from the quick.

Step 4 – Continue with the other nails
Continue clipping the other claws. If a nail bleeds, don’t panic – dip it in cornflour to help it clot or hold some cotton wool around it until the bleeding stops.

Step 5 – Treats!
Give your cat some treats to reward them. This will help them to see nail clipping as a positive experience.

If you are still struggling to cut your cat’s nails, contact your vet for advice.

For more advice on how to care for your pet, visit our Pet Health Hub: pdsa.org.uk/phh



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