Folded Ear Cat

　　【1. Trimming Techniques】

　　Although cats wear down their nails by themselves, if left only like this, the nails will grow too long and can scratch the owner and furniture. Moreover, nails may break or dig into the paw pads (the thicker part under the paws), causing pus and infections. Therefore, trim the front paws once every two weeks and the hind paws every 3-4 weeks using -specific nail clippers.

　　First, place the cat on your lap and hold it from behind. Gently squeeze the skin behind the nail root and the nail will extend out. Cut off 1-2 millimeters of the sharp front part. The pink part near the nail base contains blood vessels, so never hurt that area. If the nail is cut too close to the flesh, the cat will dislike nail trimming in the future. To avoid this, it is best to have a veterinarian help with the first trim and ask how much should be cut.

　　【2. Precautions】

　　When trimming a kitten’s nails, hold the clippers vertically. Avoid trimming when the kitten struggles; firstly, it's hard to control and may injure the kitten’s flesh. Injuries to the paws can easily get infected, which would be troublesome. Secondly, it could damage the kitten’s trust and affection toward you.

　　You can observe the kitten’s paws under good lighting. The outermost layer is transparent and can be trimmed; next to it is white and opaque, best not to cut; further inside is pink, which should never be cut. I’m referring to the cat’s nail area.

　　It’s best to trim according to the kitten’s mood, not like a battle that increases unnecessary fear. Strengthen your bond and build trust regularly.

　　Better to trim less than too much. You can hold her paw up to the light and be careful not to cut into the pink part in the middle. Also avoid the white semi-transparent areas around it. Only a small transparent tip of the claw (no more than 1.5mm) can be trimmed. It’s best if the scissors are sharp enough to avoid splitting the kitten’s nails, which also hurts a lot.