My cat's claws get stuck, causing pain? How to clip his nails safely?

NO, they will not bite them off and they can grow into the pads (which is bad). I recommend to ask your vet about an oral sedative called Gabapentin. This may help either you guys or the vets to clip her nails. It's very important to keep them from growing too long. I hope this helps.

If Sherlock is that bad for his nails I would consider sedating him to have them trimmed. You can also have a mobile vet come to your home in case he is better for that. I would also recommend if you try going to the vet again to have the techs not get him wild before they come in. Can you get one nail each time he is sleeping? I would be careful since cat bites can be very serious. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor Wrex. Because it is painful, that is worth a visit to the vet. Unfortunately there are no OTC pain medications you can give him. Many human ones are toxic to cats and are fatal if given. You don't want to leave him in pain, so I'd take him into a vet today to get this treated. I hope this helps!

Hello, and thank you for your question. I would try keeping the nails very trim by cutting them every two weeks with cat nail clippers. It may be worth visiting a pet groomer or the vet to be shown how short the nails can be cut. If she is still catching her claws on the furniture even with regular trimming, then you may need to consider declawing. However, declawing is a painful procedure with chance of complications, so I would not encourage doing this unless absolutely necessary. I hope this helps! Good luck with Kiki and I hope trimming the nails regularly does the trick!

The nail itself doesn't look injured from the photos provided, but looks more like it isn't retracting fully. You can try to trim the nail back a little if it's bothersome and to keep it from snagging on anything, however if he's not letting you touch the foot, or seems painful when you do, there could be an injury or issue with the toe or area surrounding that is preventing the nail from retracting. If it doesn't resolve on its own, trying to find a vet that can take a look in person is best. If you're having trouble affording care, this site may help give you some ideas and options to make it more affordable so that Tora can be seen by a vet as needed: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/having-trouble-affording-veterinary-care

Try enticing her with toys and treats. Catnip may also work. A pheromone product such as Feliway Spray or plug in diffuser may decrease any anxiety or stress. Consider an exam with your veterinarian to diagnose illness or injury if the behavior persists.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Stitch. The nails can become brittle in older cats and come off more easily. This is especially true if he does a lot of scratching or climbing. There are also diseases such as autoimmune disorders and fungal problems that can affect the nail beds. It is best for him to see his veterinarian to determine the cause of his symptoms. I hope this information helps!