I recommend getting your cat used to having their nails trimmed. As cats get older, they can have ingrown toe nails that are very painful. Arthritis can make it difficult for older cats to groom their claws. Cat claws also become thicker with age and certain diseases such as hyperthyroidism.
Getting your cats used to claw trimmings is easiest when your cats are young and more amenable to new things. Cat claws are similar to our own nails in the sense that there is a pink part and a white part. The white tip is the only part you ever want to cut on your cat. Cutting into the pink portion will cause your cat to bleed and be in pain. Yikes!
When attempting this, only try with cats that have a friendly disposition and won’t bite or scratch. I recommend starting out with the goal of only doing one nail at a time and then working up from there. You can also try to get a nail clipped while your cat is tired as they made be less wiggly. Don’t forget to give a treat after each trimming!
If all else fails, your veterinarian can clip your cat’s nails.
