Clip Claws...

[moosmom]

I have a ritual every Saturday night (most women would be out on a date, but not me!!). My 20 lb. cat Spikerdude is the only one that is squirmy. I have to literally lay him on his back in my lap (he's too fat to get out of it). He has calouses that grow out of his pads that have to be clipped too. It's very tricky and he hates it!!

They have these clips out that grasp the nap of the neck on a cat that will allow you to use both hands. Might want to try that!

[redbird]

Thanks for all your suggestions but if you knew Autumn you would realize it is a no win. I have two carriers, a large hard covered one and I do stand it upright so I can slip her in from the top. The smaller one is a sherpa as is shown but that was difficult to get her in even thru the top which also opened. This little gal is a toughie, and presents a huge problem when she needs to get to the vet. I will just have to fight with her each time and only the vet will be able to clip her nails. I couldn't ask anyone to help me either since she runs from strangers.

[sasvermont]

I try to trap my victim in a small room or hallway and shut the doors. Once they are trapped, they usually give up. Have you the ability to trap her in the bathroom? Feed her a couple of days in a row, in that room then on the day of the office visit, you should have no problem. You should also wear gloves if she is a biter. As far as clipping nails, I've given up. I count on them using the scratching posts and keeping their nails in good shape that way.

It is much easier to have two people to do the nail clipping, if that is possible.

We all feel your pain!

[mrspunkysmom]

I usually have to scruff my kitties and put them in the carriers bass ackwards. I drop them in from above. I have to cage Spunky first if I am taking multiple cats out. He usually knows what's up even if I don't project.

I can't trim their nails. I might try some of the suggestions.

Good luck.