My senior cat hates nail trims. Will her nails grow into her paw pads?

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Our older kitty doesn’t tolerate us cutting her nails anymore. She is almost 13. Taking her to the vet is so stressful because they have to sedate her. Yes, she is a cranky Torte. Will their nails eventually grow into their feet, or will they bite them off if they get too long? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 13 years and 6 months old | 8 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

NO, they will not bite them off and they can grow into the pads (which is bad). I recommend to ask your vet about an oral sedative called Gabapentin. This may help either you guys or the vets to clip her nails. It's very important to keep them from growing too long. I hope this helps.

My senior cat hates nail trims. Will her nails grow into her paw pads?

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