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Related: About this forumMy cat refuses to let me trim her nails
And it's really gotten to the point where it's critical I do. She keeps getting them caught everywhere but when she sees me approach her, somehow she manages to unhook her nail and run like hell. I could take her to the vet but, not surprisingly, she hates being put in a carrier. Besides, I need to be able to trim her nails myself.
Also, she used to be a feral kitty (which may have a lot to do with her freaked-out behavior).
There are these little contraptions sold on Amazon wherein she'd be buckled in and allowed to hang by a doorknob. Somehow, I don't think it will work in her case.
bamagal62
(3,264 posts)Her as a kitten (lessons learned from previous cat). But, my dog will NOT let me do it. I take my dog to the vet for nail trims. Ask your vet if theyll do it.
ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)wnylib
(21,487 posts)because she is so difficult to do. She screeches so loud that you can hear her all the way down the hall and into the waiting room. She wiggles free of any hold, bites unless they put a muzzle on her, hisses, growls, etc. The last time, they finally sedated her in order to finish and then charged me $150 to discourage me from taking her in again for a clipping.
She has been like this since she was a tiny kitten. Hates being combed or brushed, too. She has slapped the brush right out of my hand.
She likes being petted and kissed. Just don't go near her with a comb, brush, or nail clippers.
ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)I would have trained her as a kitten but she was fully-grown when I adopted her, so no luck.
Thanks for your reply
bamagal62
(3,264 posts)When I got her. She was 2. No way she was going to let me touch those claws. But, I read that if you start massaging their paws and doing clipping as kittens, they let you. My now cat actually likes when I do it.
So, it worked.
ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Just a thought. Poor kitty & poor you...
ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)Thanks for your response
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Just a thought. Tough with cats.
You might have to get doorknob thing. 😏
ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)I included it in my original post because I couldn't believe there was even such a thing
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Wouldn't work here. Fat kitty would likely bend doorknob.
That would likely terrify cat into shredding door & human.
ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Or the food coma method.
ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Response to SheltieLover (Reply #28)
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Phoenix61
(17,006 posts)Wrap her up like a burrito and have your friend hold the cat-ritto then do one paw at a time.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)But I'm putting it off due to covid.
ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)I don't know how I managed last time, but I did.
This time I put four drops of Rescue Remedy into her water in hopes that would work
She drank some but she's still impossible
I even put on soothing cat music from youtube.
Zilch
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Maybe you should take some!
A lot of it, I believe, has to do with attitude.
I cannot tet my elder kitty to alliw nail trim. For grandson, she behaves perfectly. Same equipment, same bathroom where nails get clipped.
Have you tried just a matter of fact attitude about it? Maybe even some cattitude?
I hope you can get her nails trimmed!
ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)I'll keep on trying. Thanks for your response-- back atcha!!
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Seriously, if you are feeling fear, the acrid scent might enrage kitty.
wnylib
(21,487 posts)Merlot
(9,696 posts)I would give him a really big meal, larger than usual and when he'd go into that deep, well-fed sleep I'd trim his nails while he was asleep. I'd usually get about three paws done before he would wake up. I'd be very sneaky and gentle when lifting his paws and pressing to extend the nails.
May not work for all cats, but it did the trick for that one. As for that cat-traption, I wouldn't suggest it. Even if you could (fat chance) get the cat into it, his legs would still be flailing and scratching. You would not win, he'd make sure of it. Plus it would scare him so much he'd be afraid of you for a while after if he's anything like my feral cat who has a very long memory.
ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)It would make her even more fearful.
She's not a big eater so your first suggestion might not work-- but I'll try it
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Could work!
JudyM
(29,251 posts)I used to cuddle mine in my lap on the floor, gently secured between my knees, and slowly work up to it, cooing along the way. I used to be able to gently brush her teeth that way, too. You could also consider giving her a CBD treat like one of these https://www.discovermagazine.com/lifestyle/25-best-cbd-cat-treats
and/or intermittent truly special treats as you go so shell get something enjoyable out of it and be more open next time. Maybe just clip the very tip of one or two nails the first time so she doesnt completely wig out. Good luck!
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)Then pull out 1 limb, twisting the case around it, put them in the fold part of a chair with a knee on them to hold them down.
They sure did cuss me out, but forgave me after some treats. Only way I could avoid massive lacerations.
ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)I'm definitely not the only one.
uppityperson
(115,677 posts)But those claws!
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)And it's scary when claws tet stuck on things.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)Sounds effective!
niyad
(113,344 posts)Little treats that contain melatonin. Calms them down nicely. I keep it on hand for stressful situations.
ShazzieB
(16,426 posts)I can usually get Willow's claws trimmed, but she hates it, and it's a struggle. Those treats sound worth trying.
niyad
(113,344 posts)TomSlick
(11,100 posts)The dogs are my problem. I am profoundly color blind and cannot see the quick. The last time I trimmed a dog claw, I thought the poor thing would bleed out.
I have abandoned my red neck pride and have the vet techs do the job.
love_katz
(2,580 posts)Kicking for visibility in hopes that someone will have a good workable solution. And for including the door knob catraption . I get mental pictures of shredded door, shredded human, and one very p.o.'d kitty. Nope!
Random Boomer
(4,168 posts)I can trim the nails of two of our cats, but not the rest. Most of them are feral rescues and messing with their paws is out of the question. We provide plenty of scratching posts and just hope for the best.