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My cat's nails are long, overgrooming, needs a carrier. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

I have been watching my daughters cat since June. I cannot find the carrier and she needs her nails clipped..They are long she is catching on everything. She is overgrooming and sad. I feel so bad for her. Do you know of a place I can give a credit card just to borrow a carrier and someone who will just do nailsI know u guys do not. I cannot afford a pysch eval on her...she is bored. Can a cat take ativan she is 15 pounds. If she can then maybe I can do it. If so what dose like .05 or less

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 14th, 2018

You cannot give the cat that medication. Most vets office can trim nails with out doing anything and may have a carrier for you. Depending on your area, there may be a mobile vet or groomer than can come to you to do this for you. I would start with contacting a vet's office or local groomer and they can assist you or provide you with someone in town that can if needed.

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