A cat is not just a small fluffy lump, which is so pleasant to hold in your hands, stroke the soft fur and make it purr. The cat is a small predator, equipped with all the appropriate devices: hard fangs, quick reaction, excellent hearing and vision, and most importantly - razor-sharp claws. If there is not much to hunt for in your city apartment, it is better to cut your claws. But how?
It is necessary
clippers for clipping claws
Instructions
Step 1
Buy special clippers from the pet store. If your kitten is very small and does not lead a very active lifestyle, you can postpone the haircut. But there are claws have already begun to cause inconvenience to the owners, or you have several kittens and they constantly play and fight with each other, clipping the claws is a necessity. Some breeders manage to trim the claws of very tiny babies, but if guided by physiological characteristics and personal feelings, the kitten's age is ideal for this manipulation - from two months. It is better to teach the animal to the procedure from childhood, so that in the future it does not cause him surprise or discomfort.
Step 2
Examine the claws to accurately visualize the front of the work. If you've never had a haircut before, that's okay. For an animal, this procedure is completely painless, although at first it can cause some excitement. Take the kitten in your arms and press your finger on the pad of the foot to bring the claw to the surface. Please note that a blood vessel passes inside, which is darker in the lumen. The rest of the claw is inanimate and can be trimmed off completely painlessly.
Step 3
Secure the kitten so that it cannot run away or jerk its paws sharply. At first, the procedure can be carried out together. One firmly holds and distracts attention, the second does his insidious deed. You should not be afraid, the kitten feels a threat to its paws, so it twitches and meows, but this does not mean that you are hurting him. Remember, if you cut off only the transparent part of the claw, the procedure is completely painless. After the end of the execution, be sure to treat your sufferer with a tasty piece of your favorite food and stroke it. Over time, the kitten will get used to the haircut and will perceive it as completely normal.
