When Frank, a newly adopted house cat, went six months without a nail trim, his owner began to notice the consequences—snagged furniture, scratched arms, and a very frustrated feline. The price of a ...

More and more people are keeping cats’ indoors for their safety — yay! But that also means Tiger will need his claws trimmed, since they won’t get filed down naturally. So now that we know we need to ...

All cats need their nails trimmed regularly. A cat's claws grow continuously, just like people's and dogs' nails. If allowed to grow too long, they could snag on carpet or furniture and tear, causing ...

Animal Science Ph.D. student Jen Link works with a cat at the Sacramento SPCA on the best way to create a stress-free nail trimming experience for the animal and humans. (Jael Mackendorf /UC Davis) ...

DEAR JOAN: Do you recommend clipping cats’ nails? My male cat is 15 years old and is an indoor/outdoor cat. His nails click on the hardwood floors. He is OK with having them clipped, but we don’t do ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Nail trimmers are probably not on the list of things your cat loves, ...

Cats put a lot of wear and tear on their feet. Like your feet, cats' paws need to be cared for in order for them to be healthy and strong. You don't have to splurge on a kitty manicure and pedicure, ...

Can’t get your cat to sit still for a nail trim? Veterinarians and cat-grooming pros share why claw care matters—and how to do it without the stress. Plus, are cat nail caps safe? Trimming your cat's ...

DEAR JOAN: Do you recommend clipping cats’ nails? My male cat is 15 years old and is an indoor/outdoor cat. His nails click on the hardwood floors. He is OK with having them clipped, but we don’t do ...