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There’s nothing about that cat crackling behind your ear that can prepare you for the challenge you’ve headed into. After chasing a human’s scent and peeking through the window of the spooky cat toy house, it’s finally time to tame that feline. While there’s so much more to feline antics than jumping over a kitchen counter, you can learn everything you need to know to cut a cat’s nails. And they’re not just mouselike claws either; yes, kitties have their own sharp talons of their own and know no boundaries. Learn how to get started on a comprehensive routine below.

How to Cut a Cat’s Nails

Cutting a cat’s nails is easy as it only takes a few fingers of your shiny fingernails. We’ll start with a long, strong nail. If your cat only has one nail, you’ll want to start by just working a nail file vertically on your nail bed and then gradually making the long, downward motions towards the tip. Once you’ve finished your first file, move the file vertically down the nail bed until you reach the tip of the nail.

Back of your hand is the place to start your next steps. Open your palm and get your nearest hand toward your finger length. Hold that palm open, and with your fingers behind you, slowly move the opposite-side nail file back and forth across the nail bed. Take care not to fall behind as you take these staggered motions. Do not make the same motions too often or too many times. Once you’ve gotten back to your original way of holding the palm of your hand, grab your next nail file. Now you want to be careful not to fall behind with that next step. You should repeat what you just did on your previous nail board, but this time, rather than getting back to your thumb, grab the nail file just below the tip of your nail. Get that nail file perpendicular to the nail bed and move it toward the back of your hand using your dominant hand. Now it’s time to repeat the steps you just did on your previous nail. When you’ve repeated them all in a row, press your hand away from your nail bed to stretch the nail, extend it in any direction you want and repeat again.

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Beneath the second nail and running parallel to the same nail base is the cat’s claw. If your nails run parallel, then they will not be able to cut the claw or have any negative effects. But if your nail runs diagonally, then you’ll need to change your positions to ensure that you’re still using your dominant hand (on your nondominant hand, you should use your dominant finger and your good hand). To keep from falling behind, choose your third nail or your instep and begin cutting. Take great care to aim the cuticle-clipping tool downwards, and try not to repeat the steps too many times. Take great care not to swing the cutting tool too quickly. If your nails start to curl with the cuts, then you need to stop and reset the cutting tool so it can cut from a forward position.

The problem is, if you’re not working in one direction, it will be difficult to cut all the nails in one motion without movement. Don’t worry; you can complete your cutting session by putting the nail file underneath the nail to stop the nail from sliding forward and shrink the crack behind your ear. Next time you’re trying to tame your furry friend, this particular hack is really worth it.