How to Cut Cats Nails in Dr. Phil Show Episode

Dr. Phil Weighs In on How to Cut a Cat’s Nails, But Really, Anything’s Better Than Not Doing It at All

We’ve been waiting anxiously for everyone’s favorite veterinarian to weigh in on how to cut a cat’s nails for his new show, Cats and Meows with Dr. Phil. And, considering so many lives depend on his knowledge, he’s probably not going to disappoint. But first, there’s a question that needs to be answered: what should a cat do during the time it takes to get its nails clippings? Is there anything better than watching your cat sit up at night and watch out the window, wondering how to clean its nails? A cat-sitting or window-viewing is your best bet, but a favorite being to leave them peacefully and yet be yelled at when your cat falls asleep on the couch, only to wake up minutes later to find they have talons stuck in their skin.

“Cats are self-cleaning with the addition of natural oils (both cat food and paw grease) and are also prone to scratches,” Dr. Phil explained. “Contrary to popular belief, cats do not shed too much and will clean themselves in response to contact with their natural oils. But because cats cannot cut their own nails, this usually means the cat sits or hides until an evening when the sudden influx of wetness can be reduced. Also, when one new cat arrives, their own nails may not reach as high as the previous cat’s. Additionally, when a cat is comfortable with an increased number of cat sitters, this will change in season and many times no extended period of time.”

Of course, many pets might need a more holistic approach to how they maintain their nails. But Dr. Phil has some of his own tips to make cutting nails a little easier for feline friends.

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Don’t force your feline friend to “slap it” if they don’t want to “slap it.” Just let them play with their nails all day. This method releases that tension in your cat, which can result in nail removal problems. Use the following tips: