Cutting your cat's nails is often a stressful experience for everyone, but it doesn’t have to be. Cat behaviorists say that every cat can be trained to tolerate and even enjoy their nail trims.

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 ...

Scientists may have come up with a risk-free way to trim a cat's claws, both at home and in a shelter. Trimming a cat's nails is important for not just their comfort and health, but for protection of ...

Trimming your cat’s nails is an important job, but one that can also be paws-itively terrifying for those who don’t want to end up the target of lengthy claws. Many vet owners trim cat nails ...

There’s nothing like a little pampering to make your pet feel amazing and look like the star they are! Most cats naturally groom themselves frequently — you’ve probably watched as your pet gave ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one is from 2021. Q: I recently adopted a cat named Max, and I need to learn about ...

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 ...

DEAR JOAN: I have always trimmed my cat’s nails or had them clipped at the vets, as have most of my other cat-loving friends. I have heard that the nails could curl under and hurt the paws. I have one ...

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, ...

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 ...