I had to fight with my Simon to clip his nails. Only one trip to the vet for neutering so only one time for the vet to clip. LOL

But when I clipped his nails the way HE wanted them clipped he was fine. I was holding him upside down on my lap, He is a claustophobia, don't hold me tight kitty so that was way too wrong for him to behave for me. I learned he wanted to stand on the Bathroom counter top and let me pick up his paws. Then he will stand and be patient for me.

I think it's all in learning what is comfortable for your cat. They are dolls and very sweet when we understand them and how they want to be treated.