Any ideas on clipping nails on a difficult cat?

My cat hates and I do mean hates getting her nails clipped. Any ideas on how to make this an easier process? I make sure not to clip too far but, the whole process agitates her so much from the very start of when she sees the clippers. She growls, tries to twist and turn and run as fast as possible. Should we try sedatives or what? Any answers would be greatly appreciated.Any ideas on clipping nails on a difficult cat?
Get a scratching post then you wont have to worry about stressing her out cutting her. You can get them almost anywhere http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/181鈥?/a> and they dull down her nails and also give her a new toy.Any ideas on clipping nails on a difficult cat?
The best time clip your cat's nails is when she is ready for sleep. Make sure both you and your cat are relaxed and the room is silent. Cat's will sense if you are tense when trying to help them so it's best to say nothing when clipping their nails. Use regular peoples toe nail clippers (best ones you can find). If your cat decides she doesn't want you to continue you and let's you know by a little hiss then stop and do the rest next time she is ready for her nap. Once your done praise her and give her a treat. After a few weeks she will start to clam down more and more when doing nails. She may not ever exactly like the nail clipping idea but she will tolerate it much more this way. I have a male cat that was a stray and he used to hate to get his nails clipped. He has come a long way with it now. Best of wishes to you and your cats. Hope this helps.
The point needed to be made is not to stress the cat out. She needs to be a good positive state when you cut her nails. Also, if she does not like the procedure and after the second nail she gets agitated, stop right away and continue the next day. You could also do one paw per day. You may think that this is a long process, but a couple of minutes per day compared to 30 minutes of struggling is nothing. Not all cats like to have their nails clipped so there is no need to make the experience an unpleasant one :P.
Try wrapping her tightly in a towel (obviously make sure you can get the paws out) and hold her firm. Or use the buddy team approach and one person holds her still while the 2nd person clips. Don't let her see the clippers until the last possible moment, gives her less time to react and try to escape. Good luck
Sorry to say, but your probably clipping the nails wrong.


Only clip the nails if the tip is getting thin and sharp, if its thick and just alittle bit sharp, kinda smooth, dont clip them. They're not ready.


On the nail there is a whitest part called a ''quick'' dont clip that, that has nerves in it which is probably where you clipping which is hurting the cat, and make sure your not using regular clippers. Make sure they're for cats/dogs. Hopefully this diagram will help you (: good luck. http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv鈥?/a>
I have one that is the Beast of Bayonne when it comes to nail clipping. She does not use the scratching post like the other cats we have


I usually try and get one or two clips in while she is asleep! It is tedious but works. She too knows the sound of the drawer opening and that the clippers are coming, she knows the sight of them if I leave them out for later use. Smart Cat


Otherwise I would have to cover her face in a towel because she gets to worked up and I am afraid she might take a bite!
Definitely do not use a sedative. Try scuffing her as well as keeping a towel wrapped around her body. This should put her in a submissive state. Do it one nail at a time and calm her down should she flip out. My cat is just as difficult, but this method works quite well.