I cut mine girls front twice a month and back once as well. And the method we have that s easiest for clipping is hubby hold them with all feet stuck straight out. With one hand around the chest and the other under the butt. Almost like they are sitting in your hand. That way the person holding the cat can use the hand under the butt to hold either of the back feet while the other person clips. And the hand that is on the chest can hold the front feet. It works really well for us. Not a scratch and not much complaining by the girls cause they feel comfortable and safe being held.