Cutting a cats nails.

Geko, can you find someone to help by holding your cat? I have some that are nearly impossible to clip, even being held by someone else, but with help it can be done.

She may not have had trauma. Cutting nails is a strange thing to a dog or cat and if you have never done it before they may get freaked out not knowing what you are doing. The best thing to do is start handling your cat's feet more and getting her to associate it with good. When you hold her, rub her little toes with your fingers as part of your snuggling ritual. She will gradually see you touching and doing stuff to her feet as no big dlea but it will take time. If you had her spayed recently i am guessing that unless you rescued her from a bad situation and spayed her as an older cat, that she is young. And cats can feel totally differently about something as they mature too.

As a former pet groomer I found crossing my legs put a soft blanket or pillow in your lap, breath slowly. The place the kitty paws towards you take gently to her. Now when cutting her front claws she is frightened of the clipper so of yougentle touch her paw while talking to her, gently touch your lower pointer finger knuckle to her nose, her eyes will close and clip slowly. make sure she is relaxed and comfortable. If she moves she is not comfortable. Most likely she will not notice you doing it for her eyes are closed and not paying much attention. Then after that is done give her a treat to know she did good. Let me know if it works for you.

I think they are scared because they don't know what is that thing and what you will be doing. Me i haven't tried to cut my cat's nail. I don't bother to cut it since they are using it in climbing.

Does she need any shots/vaccines? Your vet will probably be willing to trim her nails while she's there for a check-up. And since they handle reluctant cats all day, it'll probably be over in a couple of minutes and with very little angst.