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How To Cut Your Cat's Claws Without Losing Your Skin In The Process

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Cat lovers are known to pamper their pets and you are probably no
 different. Your kitty has all the latest toys and comforts including 
self-cleaning litter box, a treat dispenser, cat grass, every cat toy 
known to the pet shop owner, and a<a href="http://givememycat.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-cat-scratches-everything-what-can-i.html"> variety of scratching</a> posts but kitty
 wants to use the sofa instead.<br>
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Nothing you have done to try to 
deter her from scratching as worked and you are at your wits end. You 
have tried all the sprays and even the double sided tape that is 
supposed to scare her away due to the stickiness but all she does is 
walk over a little and continue to sharpen her claws on a different 
spot. So what are you to do? Does the concept of trimming your cat's 
claws scare you to death?  Let me show you how to make it easier.<br>
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First
 off, don't try to rush the process of trimming your cat's nails, all 
you will get out of that is a ticked off cat and lots of bites and 
<a href="http://givememycat.blogspot.com/2014/03/my-cat-scratches-everything-what-can-i.html">scratches</a>! Take the time to let her get used to having her claws touched
 and rubbed. You should do this often and not just went you want to cut 
her nails, if not the cat will associate the touching with getting her 
nails cut and you do not want that. Do a little research on the 
technique so that you are comfortable with it. You probably know that 
there is a blood vessel that runs in the claws that not only hurts if 
nicked, but will also bleed badly. A wound in that area is highly 
susceptible to infection as well due to her digging in the bacteria 
filled litter box.<br>
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Before you begin to actually do the clipping, 
make sure that you have all the things you think you will need. Of 
course, the most important part of your tool kit will be the clippers. 
You need a good quality pair that are only for the cat. Get some 
guillotine style surgical steel clippers from a pet specialty store and 
try to get some that have an extra blade. Practice a little with them 
before the live event so that you are comfortable using them.<br>
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Next
 you need a large towel to wrap your cat in case she doesn't chill out 
and calm down. This way you can keep her wrapped up and work on one paw 
at a time. You may need to draft a friend or roommate into helping you 
if you have particularly unruly kitty. Finally, you want to be sure that
 you have a good light source so that you can see the blood vessel in 
the claw and avoid cutting it. It is best to leave them a little long 
than to cut them to the quick.<br>
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I am not giving you a guarantee 
that following my advice will make you successful in getting your cat's 
claws trimmed, if you have one of those arrogant kitties that have a 
mind of their own it may take you several tries over a period of days to
 get them all trimmed. Just remember, there is no law that says you have
 to get them all done in one sitting, if you get one done that's a step 
in the right direction. If you insist on trying to<u><b> cut the claws and 
your cat</b></u> is freaking out she will run from you the next time she sees 
you with the clippers.<br>
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