My cat has an embedded nail and won't let me touch it. Help!

If she won't let you trim them, you will need to take her to a vet and have them do it. They can give her some sedation, if needed, to make it easier for them to trim the nails.

That appears to be an ingrown toe nail. The dewclaw nail can grow into a circle and into the paw pad. I would take it to the vet as soon as possible. This is very painful but also usually needs antibiotics due to infection.

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.

With these extra nails, it is important to have them trimmed regurally as they won't wear down by walking like the others. If she will not allow you to cut them, or if you don't know how, you can have your veterinarian do it for you, and teach you in the process. Cat nails are very easy once you get the hang of it, depending on your cat's temperament, of course.

Tex sounds like a handful!!!! I don't generally suspect pain but certainly he could be irritated! Clipping his nails will help prevent this from happening. Since he will not allow it. You can seek the help of a professional who may have more luck (but no promises). You could also talk to your veterinarian about a sedative like Gabapentin that you could give at home and once it kicks in, you might be able to clip the nails. I hope this helps to point you in the right direction. Please feel free to post any further questions!

You cannot give the cat that medication. Most vets office can trim nails with out doing anything and may have a carrier for you. Depending on your area, there may be a mobile vet or groomer than can come to you to do this for you. I would start with contacting a vet's office or local groomer and they can assist you or provide you with someone in town that can if needed.

Absolutely! It is easy to clip a cat's nails at home as long as she is relatively cooperative. You can squeeze the tip of each toenail to extrude the claw and identify the pink quick. Clip the claw avoiding the quick. If you're unsure or your cat is frisky most grooming facilities and some veterinarians will trim nails and can probably demonstrate the proper technique.