My cat's nails are long. Can I get them clipped, not declawed?

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Can I get my cat's nails clipped? I am not getting it declawed. I just want to get her nails clipped because they are long. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 11 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Absolutely! It is easy to clip a cat's nails at home as long as she is relatively cooperative. You can squeeze the tip of each toenail to extrude the claw and identify the pink quick. Clip the claw avoiding the quick. If you're unsure or your cat is frisky most grooming facilities and some veterinarians will trim nails and can probably demonstrate the proper technique.

My cat's nails are long. Can I get them clipped, not declawed?

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