Should I cut my cat's nails?

This is a question that all of us who, for the first time, live with a feline ask ourselves: What to do with their nails? Should they be cut? Do we do it? Should we go to our trusted veterinarian?

The answer to this question depends on each cat. If you are one of the lucky ones who has a garden or outdoor space where the cat usually goes out, it is very important that you do not cut its nails, as these are necessary so that it can climb, climb and even defend itself if necessary from any intruding animal that could invade your space.

In the case of cats that live in homes and do not regularly go outside, they can be filed or cut, although this is not necessary if our kitten has a good scratching post at his disposal where he can file them naturally. It is important that we educate our cat so that it learns that it is the scratching post and not other furniture in the house where it should do this.

If I still have doubts about whether I should cut my cat's nails, there are a series of tips that we should follow:

– Get him used to it from a very young age so that he sees it as something natural.

– When cutting, do it with special scissors designed for this purpose.

– Carefully press the pad to make the nail come out.

– Be careful not to cut more than necessary. You should not exceed the line that could affect the interior vein in your nails. You will be able to distinguish it by the change in color of the nail where the vein begins.

– Calm down the animal and if you see that it is too nervous, leave the operation for another time when it is calm.

– If you think you are going to hurt it or the animal gets too upset every time you try it, go to your trusted feline health professional.

– When you have cut them, either at home or at the veterinary clinic, offer him a treat in the form of a treat so that he associates it with something good.