I don't have any tips b/c I can't trim Kylie's claws either. I have only done it once in the 2 years I have had her. But I do have a suggestion. Do you have any pet grooming salons around your area? If so I would call them and ask them if they do cats and what they charge. I recently got in contact with a lady here that has a salon and does cats. I hopefully am taking Kylie over there sometime for her to shave her rump area and trim her back nails. She only charges $2 for back claws, and $4 for all 4 paws, dog or cat. She also bathes them and does hot oil treatments and trims etc. I am looking more into this. Good Luck!