How to Keep Your Cat Nails Nibble-Free

5 Ways to Trim Your Cat’s Nails Without Getting Bitten

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Whether you’re keeping your pet’s nails trim every week or once a month, there are a few basic steps you can take to avoid getting bitten by your felines. And we’re here to tell you exactly how.

1. Reduce your pet’s litter box to half its normal size. Your cat doesn’t waste this space, so remove as much of the old material as possible.

2. Turn the tray upside down and dip a cotton swab in your cat’s litter. Dip your cat’s chin, pinching the top side to knock the dust out.

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3. Put your cat’s litter box in a full-size bowl of water. Once you’ve emptied your cat’s litter, slowly fill the bowl.

4. Place the bowl and water in front of the litter box. Put the lid back on the container so your cat doesn’t notice.

5. Place a food dish between the litter box and the bowl. Your cat will be more likely to cough up the food when it can’t smell the food bowl.

6. Change your cat’s litter with an ingredient labeled “seedlessness-free.”

7. Get hold of your cat’s toothbrush and use it to clean off the area around the litter box.

8. Dispose of the bedding.

9. Define a space you are safe to visit your cat. Put things away, such as toys, bedding, and the litter box.

10. Cut your cat’s nails down to just a quarter of their normal length. Shorter nails don’t have the opportunity to scratch, bite, or cut the tip of your pet’s muzzle, which can lead to infections and drooling.

11. Ensure your cat is happy by giving him treats.

12. Lower the height of the shelter from which you’re looking to climb on. If you place the cat in a difficult-to-reach area, she may be distracted from your effort to climb, and your injuries may get worse.

13. Repair loose nail beds and scabs. Healthy nails should not be affected by dry skin, so if your nails get soft, you’ll need to remove the nail bed.

14. Splatter moisturizer on the top coat of your cat’s nails.

15. Visit a dermatologist for your cat’s head and neck to eliminate any lesions and excess skin tissue.