[West Texas Chuck]

Good advice, very reasonable.

When we trim Rocket’s claws he whimpers like we are cutting his toes off. Missy, the gray tabby ... well you need them leather gauntlets for her. I’ve bled many times trying to cut her toes off.

[boatbums]

I hope you aren't cutting his claws too closely. Look for a tiny black line on the underside of the nail (inside of hook) and make sure you only clip off the nail ABOVE the top of the line. Too close and it IS painful, can bleed and may get infected. If they cannot tolerate it, try to do only one paw at a time and then come back later for the others. With Beaux, I had to do two or three claws at a time and then let him down. Now he's okay with getting them all done at the same time especially since I give him a treat after wards. Boy loves his treats!

[boatbums]

I hope you aren't cutting his claws too closely. Look for a tiny black line on the underside of the nail (inside of hook) and make sure you only clip off the nail ABOVE the top of the line. Too close and it IS painful, can bleed and may get infected. If they cannot tolerate it, try to do only one paw at a time and then come back later for the others. With Beaux, I had to do two or three claws at a time and then let him down. Now he's okay with getting them all done at the same time especially since I give him a treat after wards. Boy loves his treats!

Let me also add, you cut off the tip of the nail of the claw above the end of the black line ONLY - not cutting into that line which is a tiny vein. I just wanted to make sure you didn't think I was saying to lop off the whole nail above the line where it starts. I hope I was clear enough.