Cat people, do you trim your cats nails?

I don't trim my cat's claws as she maintains them herself with her scratching posts/boards. I do cut the claws of other people's cats often as a vet tech though and it's really satisfying to do :)
 
JellyLu said:
I don't trim my cat's claws as she maintains them herself with her scratching posts/boards. I do cut the claws of other people's cats often as a vet tech though and it's really satisfying to do :)
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I have scratching posts everywhere, and she uses them frequently, but when she kneads on me she still has little needles for front claws.

Are there specific scratching posts that work better for dulling her claws?
 
Only one of my cats doesn't seem to mind, and he's the one who always gets caught or hurts us way too easily for me not to cut it.
Sometimes he wiggles a bit, but overall not at all bad. I don't trim it SO back, just enough that he won't get caught or hurt us accidentally.

My other cats on the other hand, would rather show me how well they use their claws on me as an example.
theyre more of a nightmare when I get them flea spray or flea tablets. My youngest will only handle flea tablets but crunched up with his fav chicken paste treat.
 
ShawnFuzz said:
I have scratching posts everywhere, and she uses them frequently, but when she kneads on me she still has little needles for front claws.

Are there specific scratching posts that work better for dulling her claws?
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Nothing is going to really get them super dull, but I find the rope ones work best! :)

Cats scratch to remove the old layer of nails and sharpen their claws. With the rope material, I find the old layer sheds easier/quicker and, if she continues to scratch, the new layer gets some good friction on the tips. I've noticed that my cat feels less pokey after using her rope posts compared to the cardboard or carpet ones. I've also seen some posts made with built in emery boards, though I can't give a good opinion on how they work as I've never used them.
 
I take Bonk to a groomer to get her claws trimmed! Cat claws are so sensitive and it's easy to accidentally cut too much (especially if you have a squirmy cat), so I don't think I'll ever trust myself enough to do it myself. I'm too scared of accidentally hurting her. Bonk only really uses her claws when she's playing, but we like to get them trimmed every month and a half/2 months or so. That's typically how long it takes for her claws to grow long enough that they get caught on things or she accidentally hurts herself when she scratches herself.

We found Bonk's groomer through her vet, so it could be worth asking yours if they have any recommendations! Or if you want to trim your kitty's claws yourself without getting a claw to the cheek again lol, there's a lot of videos and advice out there for trimming an unhappy cat's claws! I've seen some people swaddle their cats in a blanket like a baby to trim their claws without getting hurt in the process or any squirming/escaping. And of course treats before/after never hurt!
 
Thank you all for your advice and suggestions! I realize all cats are different, so I am going to continue to try to trim my cats nails myself... it just might take a lot of time for her to get used to it. I also make sure to be very careful when cutting... I know how far up to cut on the nail... bjt I still UNDERCUT just to be safe. I just need to dull the nail a bit!

I basically just don't want her to needle me when making biscuits 🙃

If she doesn't come around then I will be looking in to professionals to take over!
 
I tend to adopt feral cats, and I've never had to trim their nails. We’re in a rural area, so the cats are indoor/ outdoor, come and go as they please.

I notice they love scratching logs. A lot. I think that keeps their nails decent.

Have scratchers all around the house. I also got some adhesive scratching stuff to stick on the furniture - they love that stuff.
 
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