How to put ”Nail Caps” on cats

[@nenamichelle]

A few tips I’ve learned putting on covers: 1. Start trimming your cat’s nails as early as possible. I started mine shortly after I got him at about 4 months old and now at 7 months he pretty much lets me trim no problem. He fusses even less with the caps for some reason. 2. Fill all 10 at one time. Keep track which cap you filled first so you can apply in order. The reason is twofold. A. The glue has had a moment to get tacky and will adhere to the nail more quickly. B. It’s better to just get them all on, boom boom boom. If you have to take the time between each nail it gives kitty time to run off. Plus, you’re allowing the first nails to adhere longer without the possibility of kitty messing with them. 3. The brand I use says to only fill the cap 1/3 full which I don’t think she said. It gets messy and in the fur if it’s filled too full. Good luck!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@naomioko7436]

This was helpful! Thank you. I just got 2 Persians that are 8 weeks and I am getting ready to trim their nails. When did you first use caps on yours? I am not sure if I should just make it part of the trimming routine to help them get used to them and get used to not pawing me and the furniture or if I should wait for it to potentially be a problem and then start with the caps. Thank you again!

[@christianwilliams8967]

How about don’t be lazy and clip there nails every week so they don’t have to be covered and they can still live there best life

[@criscobabe9134]

@@christianwilliams8967 There's a lot of reasons why they're covered. Cats claw on furniture, even when they have posts and trees to scratch, they will still do it. Cats also carry a disease in their claws and teeth so if you get scratched/bit you can get an infection. It has nothing to do with laziness and is completely harmless.

[@kitchenboy69]

So helpful!

[@JazzOLantern]

Comment should be pinned for the helpful info.

[@HandbagDiva]

I’ve been clipping my cat’s nails since he was a kitten. He’s 7 now & lets me trim his front & back while I hold him on my lap, he’s so good about it.

[@funkyshook]

pinkyt67 Mine too! I got my cat as a kitten and have been trimming his nails myself since, and now he just lays on his back in my lap chilling while I cut his nails and he even purrs lol.

[@monvalleytruth5111]

pinkyt67 same here I have 14 little ones an they all let us cut they’re nails we hold them like a baby an they love it I feel like putting these on them would hurt them cause they’re nails are stuck out an can’t retract it has to be so uncomfortable for them an if that’s the case the hell with that I’m fine doing what I have been doing for the past 9 years

[@medi214]

My kitten doesn't like it. She's almost 4 months old and I try always touching a feet and getting her used to it. I've tried trimming her nails 3 times so far, but it still makes her feel uncomfortable. Will she ever be comfortable with it?

[@arielwinters2881]

@@medi214 keep doing it and you can also wrap them in a burrito with a towel, that helps

[@christiandobry3212]

After watching this I realized I could be trimming my cats further back I’ve always been worried about clipping a nerve

[@reynadana]

I'd rather this than declawing

[@itzjustplum5970]

I have a kitten we just got and she scratches the furniture and us sometimes to I was searching for any other way except for declawing her. I totally agree

[@Reina.Nijinsky]

Declawing a cat is illegal in NY! Idk wer u guys r from, but plz use nail caps guys! Ty!

[@i_kiss_men4929]

@@Reina.Nijinsky if it’s your cat it should be your decision to declaw the cat.

[@devlina8921]

@@i_kiss_men4929 declawing a cat I illegal for a reason .. it’s extremely painful for the cat , the nail is the part of its bone structure when u declaw it , the surface of it paw gets exposed and it hurts when it walks and moves around ... NEVER DECLAW A CAT

[@whiskeredwolf4861]

@@i_kiss_men4929 I suppose you’re the sort of person to say that if it’s your kittens, then you can put them in a bag and drown them in a river since they’re yours and you have the right to hurt them? Animal cruelty laws exist for a reason.

[@michelledelkel]

What a patient cat! Thank you for showing us how to do it. I'm a groomer and had someone come in asking if we did caps but none of us knew how or were up to trying it haha

[@cosmic_astro2]

please be more specific when saying “grooming” it is known as a bad thing to humans too!

[@jezzy5452]

The comments of people saying it's easier to get a cat declawed is very concerning honestly. That's litterly cutting off their little toes.

[@Feverishkiller]

WHO CARES?

[@jezzy5452]

@@Feverishkiller i mean a lot of people do. Its quite debilitating to them. When you get a cat declawed its like chopping our fingers off to the the knuckle. Most cats can’t even walk afterwards.

[@Feverishkiller]

@@jezzy5452 YES THEY CAN. BOTH OF MINE ARE AND THEY'RE 100% FINE. STOP LYING.

[@jezzy5452]

@@Feverishkiller I said most, not all, and I’m not lying. Most states in the us have deemed it as animal abuse and made it illegal. If a cat can walk “normal” afterwards it still fills them with pain

[@samjohnson2103]

@@Feverishkiller yeah until your cat gets loose and dies in the wild because it can’t hunt. It’s all out wrong when there are alternatives like this that get the same effect without debilitating the cat for life. You know what, how would you feel if I cut your fingertips off?

[@Nezumi--]

I have a cat who has trouble retracting her claws - so she gets stuck to things. Stuck to pillows which fall off the couch with her still attached. Stuck to the back of the couch. Stuck to the washing basket in a really bad pretzel shape and limping for a few days afterwards... she was injuring herself and we were trimming and it still would happen.. even the vet was worried that declawing her might be safer (the vet was horrified to even suggest it, but the cat could've killed herself so the vet was also a bit at a loss..) Thankfully i found these online that day after the vet, and it had a simple diagram how to do it. My cat hates being petted, hates being held, but allows me enough time to trim her nails, and enough time to put all the nail caps on her. She just sits in my lap, waiting for her manicure to be done. Showed the vet who was so happy to find out there was another solution..

[@alexandriatb11]

You're a good friend to your cat

[@clashwithmoi8926]

Your vet did not have this idea?

[@liionqueen0813]

These have been around for years so I would be concerned that your vet did not know of them rather than suggesting to declaw!! So frustrating. I’m glad you found this video before your baby got the terrible 😢 excruciating surgery.

[@victoriatabone488]

If your vet thinks it’s safer to declaw your cat you need to get a new vet. Yes nail caps are great but it’s concerning that she didn’t explain to you that trimming the nails would’ve been just as sufficient. When you trim the nails the end isn’t sharp it’s a flat tip therefore their claws don’t get stuck in things

[@JesseCase]

I've been seriously considering trying these for the exact same reason. My G-maw has dementia and lives with me because she can no longer live alone. Because of her age and such she has paper thin and super soft skin (rotten old skin as she calls it lol), plus she takes a blood thinner. She of course loves our cat, but when Luna is being playful she often accidentally scratches her quite a bit. Since declawing is absolutely out of the question and should be illegal IMCO and just simply cutting Luna's claws doesn't last long enough this looks like it might be the best option.

[@LunaticTheCat]

I have a Luna too that I started having to put claw caps on because of her habit of swatting at our two kittens (we did a slow introduction and everything, but she still hates them).

[@rumekari3135]

​@@LunaticTheCat Team Luna!

[@rumekari3135]

I have a Lunat too!

[@alexissmith8710]

My apartment leasing office literally specifies in my lease that if you adopt a cat or are a cat family, your baby MUST be declawed. I CANNOT and WILL NOT. This is against my personal beliefs, although clearly some people don't find this cruel and unusual as I do. I don't want to cover them either, but it's the best alternative I have found. So happy to adopt and not have to put my precious baby through the declawing process ❤️! I Googled these not even knowing prior that they even existed! Thanks for the video!

[@youmaycallmeken]

Depending on where your apartment is, It may be illegal. See this list: U.S. States With Declawing Bans Only two states in the U.S. have successfully passed declawing bans so far-Maryland (2022) and New York (2019). But the tide is turning, and several states are making progress on introducing legislation that would make declawing illegal. Cities in the U.S. With Declawing Bans These U.S. cities have become leaders in compassionate cat care by outlawing declawing procedures: Austin, Texas Berkeley, California Beverly Hills, California Burbank, California Denver, Colorado Madison, Wisconsin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Louis, Missouri San Francisco, California Santa Monica, California West Hollywood, California Countries Where Declawing Is Illegal In these countries, declawing operations are either illegal or only available in cases of “severe injury or disease of the claw,” in which case the procedure would help the animal regain comfort in a disabled paw and promote good health: Australia Austria Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Cyprus The Czech Republic Denmark (does not apply to Greenland or the Faroe Islands) England Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Israel Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malta Montenegro The Netherlands New Zealand Northern Ireland Norway Portugal Romania Scotland Serbia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey Ukraine Wales Where Is Declawing Banned in Canada? Canada has made great progress on declawing bans, as eight of its 10 provinces have banned the procedure: Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Québec (effective February 2024)

[@holysoldier7485]

Tech-talk aside,,, This is a beautiful and wonderfully patient kitty!!! She reminds me of a charcoal-Russian Blue cat that I was a companion with, from being a very very small kitten, till she developed renal failure and had to be put to sleep. In a certain light, her fur was iridescent and looked magical!!! While taking your pet to a groomer is great for the groomer during most occasions, learning how to do these things personally is something all pet owners should learn to develop and maintain. It would be nice for Lovely Paws to list and name the type of nail trimmers and nail caps used in the video as product suggestions or something viewers can use as a reference when comparing other similar products. Also, during the video, it would have been nice if the presenter addressed the different sizes and particular methods of using them when other sizes won't fit. I'm not trying to be overly critical, but these suggestions could help make a 'great' video and 'excellent' video!!! Please make a video discussing at what 'age' or 'size' a kitten must be before applying nail caps!!! And, if you have a very small kitten available, do a practical demonstration and application video!!!

[@katarinaramos97]

I placed these on my cat when he was a kitten and after doing so he immediately sat there removing each one off.

[@drpoomanchu]

Try giving them a favorite snack or treat directly after. We give canned food which is more of a treat for ours and it gets their mind off the new caps.

[@rgp1289]

Try super glue

[@orca-io]

Don't worry i am scientist and i am designing similar tooth caps, they won't be able to chew off the nails cap soon😎

[@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006]

@@orca-io that sounds like neat option. I hope it won't be expensive though

[@serenp5722]

R GP never use super glue on an Animal

[@HoneyBeeLuv22]

She looks like she just got a manicure 💅 😀

[@ImjustAlicia90]

She got a meow-nicure 😂

[@vxCOCOxv]

I just got some Kitty Caps tonight, we got new beautiful couches 3 days ago. My cat came back from being gone a year, about 2 months ago, and there’s no way I’ll chance I’ll my spouse wanting him gone for that. He’s a huge dog person. I did trim, filed them. But I looked at the nail cap to see what length (plus chose a size too to fit). It’s NOT fun to experience with your cat, but to save furniture, carpets, etc. Even if they fall off, I’m keeping at it! (Women know a bad nail set! So I was thinking to use alcohol to help the glue.) I’ll comment back here in 2 weeks! Kitty Caps is what I used by Whisker City.

[@chyt1200]

Her little nail was cracked and she meowed

[@chyt1200]

@@Meadow000 :( poor cat there a good idea but got to make sure there cut good and filed down I can't imagine having that and a nail on and trying to function like a hang nail it would start hurting

[@NeilSharks]

Ouch

[@kitty2tease]

I saw that too 😢

[@claireandcatshtx]

ouch!!!

[@chyt1200]

@@kitty2tease :( I wish she would have noticed and not rushed for the video poor baby that has to be so uncomfortable or painful walking on that with it coverd and rubbing and splitting more and then it's glue so when they take it off it's ganna hurt :(

[@graceupongrace3610]

Thank you. This was very very helpful and close up so I can see exactly what you're teaching. I don't see anything wrong with these, as long as they aren't too big for the cat (caps come in several sizes) to where their nails can't retract because of size of the cap being too large for the cats nail. I currently have a package and I've been nervous about trying to apply them. But now I feel better. Thank you.

[@scopolamin1]

Put caps made of iron and you'll get a wolverine cat.

[@Honey-ir8wo]

*s c o u r g e*

[@daisymay6505]

Scourge was using dog teeth

[@ronniebaca]

Thank you for this , I didn’t know there was a alternative to declawing , I will definitely do this to my kitten thank you so much ! Long live my couches lol

[@hannahmcdonald9701]

Please dont declaw cats it's like someone cutting off the tips of all yoir fingers .. all the best to you and your little fury friends

[@kovi6203]

If you get into trouble with your cats scratching, you can do many things to help with this. So furniture, cats scratch furniture for two main reasons, scent marking and to help their nails shed. Having many cat scratching posts right by the couch on each end, where the cat scratches helps. I also found adding their scent to the couch helps a great deal. So get a well used blanket/towel etc by the cat and rub it around where the cat is scratching. Don't worry it's not a smell you will notice, I'm not talking about making it stink like cat piss or anything. Lots of positive reinforcement with the cat. If your cat doesn't know how to use the post, you just need to use it yourself and start scratching. May take time, so patience is crucial. Making sure the cat is comfortable in the house as well. Sometimes it can be a cat acting out because they feel insecure in their space in the house. Essentially cats need to feel like they have places in all rooms, even if it's just a blanket they like or a cat post. You don't have to go crazy, but just be considerate of the cat and make sure high activity areas have a away for the cat to move around without engaging with the chaos. Trimming their nails is another one. If it's scratching people that's the problem, then it's different. Never play with your cat with your body, that is just teaching your cat, that your body is okay to claw and attack. Otherwise it may be a problem with the cat feeling insecure about the house, or even you over stimulating the cat and not paying attention the their body signals to stop. Serious boredom to. There's also medical reason, or a cat that's feral etc. Though if all else fails speaking with a vet about these caps may be your answer. Just please never declaw a cat for scratching furniture or kill them. There are options if you put in the effort and are willing to care properly for the cat. Seen too many cats being killed for doing something that is healthy and natural. It sounds like you were looking for other solutions as it is, so thank you for researching to help you and your cat.

[@afenismama]

Declawing is illegal here in NYS as of last summer. It's essentially amputation of the 1st joint in the digit. Now if they would just add tail docking and ear cropping....😞

[@fwpghxs4047]

Declawing is disgusting and inhumane.

[@bethanyvlogs9461]

Please do not declaw your kitten

[@kimmypuhr1]

Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time to make this. I have a male cat who is 6 yrs old, he loves to knead to go to sleep, he sleeps with me so my arm is his kneading post. Since I have health issues i do worry when he accidentally scratches me. Will be giving these a try. Thank you so much again. You did an an amazing job making this video.

[@Rachel-mo1mu]

I wish my cats could be this well behaved when I clip their nails

[@toccabrigitte2684]

Try doing it when your cat is sleepy. That way he/she won't make too much of a fuss. And always be calming and gentle 😼

[@DerBossschlechthin]

Why would u clip your cats nails in the first place? Buy cat trees and scratching posts. Idk what's wrong in the US but here in Germany the caps aren't a thing and declawing is illegal. My cats' claws are razor sharp and that's what it's supposed to be. I've never got injured in my life if I didn't put myself in that position willingly.feel like the majority of people shouldn't own cats over there.

[@PhantomSoldier]

@@toccabrigitte2684 cry

[@hayleewhalen7691]

@@DerBossschlechthin it’s also so they don’t tear up our furniture I don’t believe in declawing them either but this does not harm them at all and then don’t need their nails to protect themselves when they are at home

[@AmberLawliet71]

​​@@DerBossschlechthin My cats have two trees with scratching posts and still go for the couch. Maybe you shouldn't have cats if you dont understand their behavior.

[@athenahaka7328]

Better than declawing I worked for a vet and that's cutting off there digits not just the claw

[@ophelia_n1514]

athena haka who cares🙄

[@gamingrosebud]

@@ophelia_n1514 declawing hurt the cat try walking on your Knuckles of your feet only and then you will know the pain of being a cat that's been declawed

[@orca-io]

@@gamingrosebud yeah you should declaw yourself and tell the pain than this idiots will understand.

[@nm2795]

Man she is such a sweet kitty! I tried putting them on our 4month old kitten and shooweee! She already is a handful. So needless to say, she was not happy. We got one paw really good and the other is only 2 claws. Imma let her calm down and try to finish tomorrow night. I read to give them their favorite food after as a reward. So that’s what I’m shooting for

[@sevenirises]

You are such a patient, gentle person. That was amazing. That kitten has such trust for you.

[@butterflylovenj7300]

Your cat is adorable and so chill.

[@idleflux4251]

Putting my first caps on tomorrow for a new client after grooming her 3 dogs. Thank you for the video!

[@apropozofsilch8745]

I hope you didn’t get a lot of negative comments on this. You did a great job, you were really gentle with the kitty and its exactly like you said - its what the owner wants, not what we want. I’m sure the kitty would rather have a loving home with their owner and be able to stay with grandma - even if it means she has to wear nail caps for a while - than be given away or have to stay at a shelter for a long time. If grandma can’t deal with getting scratched I think nail caps are a MUCH better solution than permanent de-clawing. Good job! I subscribed because of this video. :-)

[@annetteguevara-hutton1555]

This sounds like a good for our new kitchen. NuBoi is a very rambunctious but also a sweetie. My question about the tips, how sanitary are they with litter box usage?

[@catrinalee1969]

Idk why some people may not like this, its much better than declaw! And scratched up furniture.

[@catrinalee1969]

@@typhus7796 I know. But there shouldnt be any pain with this, they just dont like bein held down. And some cats wont use a scratchin post. My stepdaughters cat wont, & shes tried all kinds. Even with a post, the bench on her workout machine is in shreds.

[@ChrisannaKemp]

That’s such a cute kitty! 🐈

[@tera4603]

Nice to know I can do this if there’s a problem with my cats nails . Thanks for this video 🙏🏾

[@camisnyder3460]

YES!!!! Awesome video 👏💕👍 my husband wants to de claw my two 3 month old kitties and this is what changed his mind, thank you sooooo much!!!!

[@FernandaHinostroza]

You and husband don't have to be cat parents, is a criminal act to declaw, informed better about ethology needs for cats

[@amethystprism5749]

That is such a good cat 🥺

[@zllg1714]

Thank you so much for posting this! I feel confident now I can put these on my kitty!

[@Iionkit.]

these caps can grow bacteria in them, and are a very massive health risk!

[@strawbolita]

@@Iionkit. that’s why you take care of your cat and remove them after enough time passes

[@ZimtPorridge]

My cat is scratching himself bloody due to unpredictable allergies and my vet recommended trying these to help him heal. So thank you for that video.

[@youmaycallmeken]

About declawing, which is like amputating fingers at the 1st knuckle. It is illegal in the following places: U.S. States With Declawing Bans Only two states in the U.S. have successfully passed declawing bans so far-Maryland (2022) and New York (2019). But the tide is turning, and several states are making progress on introducing legislation that would make declawing illegal. Cities in the U.S. With Declawing Bans These U.S. cities have become leaders in compassionate cat care by outlawing declawing procedures: Austin, Texas Berkeley, California Beverly Hills, California Burbank, California Denver, Colorado Madison, Wisconsin Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Louis, Missouri San Francisco, California Santa Monica, California West Hollywood, California Countries Where Declawing Is Illegal In these countries, declawing operations are either illegal or only available in cases of “severe injury or disease of the claw,” in which case the procedure would help the animal regain comfort in a disabled paw and promote good health: Australia Austria Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Bulgaria Cyprus The Czech Republic Denmark (does not apply to Greenland or the Faroe Islands) England Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Israel Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malta Montenegro The Netherlands New Zealand Northern Ireland Norway Portugal Romania Scotland Serbia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey Ukraine Wales Where Is Declawing Banned in Canada? Canada has made great progress on declawing bans, as eight of its 10 provinces have banned the procedure: Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Québec (effective February 2024)

[@Whooachannel]

my biggest concern with nails caps is whether or not the cat can still retract their claws after putting them on. I dont want to hurt the cat by them not being able to retract their claws

[@sarahtaylor4952]

Same thought here. That’s exactly my concern. Any additional information on this would be super helpful.

[@tachibanakimika]

cat claws dont retract all the way actually! they usually sit out a bit so the caps are perfectly fine!!

[@LunaticTheCat]

It doesn't get in the way of them retracting their claws. Claw caps are harmlees.

[@MINDYWAAAA]

i didnt put them on my cats back claws, so she doesnt slip off things : ) but if you're having issues with their back-claws its okay to cap em too!

[@synotrax6606]

i think its a terrible thing for a cat... i mean nature gave a cat claws..

[@synotrax6606]

@@MINDYWAAAA i dont let em sleep near me

[@MINDYWAAAA]

@@synotrax6606 lol it's not that she sleeps near me, she gets crazy at night and will jump ON THE BED and always pounces on your eyes while you're asleep. Understand that your specific situation with your cat can be MUCH different than other situations with other cats.

[@AmyMichelleWiley]

Synotrax Do you think it’s a problem for an indoor cat with no other pets or kids? Mine doesn’t need to defend herself. My apartment is having work done so my cat and I are staying elsewhere and she is scratching up the floor and windowsills. I keep her nails trimmed so I don’t know what else to do. She’s ruining the floor and I don’t own the place.

[@MusicAddictGrl]

Such a well behaved cat!

[@MsKB7]

Right!

[@AviatorArcade]

Thanks for this video. Generally, would a pet store do this for me do you think? I don’t think I’d be confident enough to do this in case I messed up. Thanks

[@JesseCase]

Such a fine feline specimen! Now she is even more beautiful with her stylin pink nails and the couch and G-maw are safe.

[@JustMe-hf3wt]

My cat shreds me to pieces when I cut her claws so to get to the stage of adding the tips would be a miracle. Actually because my little siamese is very playful and uses her 2 scratching posts but also my furniture, my arms and my legs I am seriously considering declawing her. As an alternative, approximately how expensive would it be to cut and tip her claws at a groomer.

[@curtis133]

As others said ive also been clipping since they were just lil hypoderrmic needles now they are broadswords lol bit he comes and chills on my lap while i hack them off every couple weeks, Cant believe how fast they grow point is start young and be patient, it will become effortless * hopefully* good luck!

[@AmyMichelleWiley]

I clip my cat’s claws but she is still scratching up the floor and windowsills. So I’m going to try the caps.

[@Aleah614]

You did a very good job at explaining step by step

[@nhelmy]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful!

[@daleemoment]

Why is she so chill. 🥺🥺

[@jennamorris9734]

What a patient little kitty

[@EmpressLilith222]

I can’t find a single groomer in my area that will do this. Annoying af

[@HandbagDiva]

Unstoppable Goddess The vets usually will do it

[@rutelyte3]

You can also go to a pet store they usually do it for me

[@wtf9599]

Just do it yourself

[@charmedlife7758]

That is the sweetest little kitty cat.❤️ I’m trying to decide if my two cats need this. One always seems to scratch me up just by jumping and playing and I’m fed up with these marks! I’ll probably try it on that one first before moving to try them on my bigger pawed kitty.

[@lynnhaven2067]

I am so glad someone invented this and it is SO GOOD🎉 Haters can just hate themselves.

[@abizersalim3332]

Just My Favourite Kind Of Cat, Very Soft & Sweet. Also It's Very Calm & Patient.

[@Yourfavbeanerr]

I always feel guilty when declawing and always worried that I was hurting her , The kitty caps also did make me worried and felt bad about her because the fact that I had to use the glue that came with it , but I gotta say these caps do work very well! And less damage to furniture + less cuts on people 🙂

[@monica-mn2cd]

"feel gilty when declawing a cat"? Girl that's straight up ANIMAL ABUSE, your pretty much cutting their fingers, if cutting someone fingers makes you ONLY feel a little guilty there's something srly wrong with you

[@jjminn95]

You should feel guilty, if only someone were to have chopped your fingers off.

[@tachibanakimika]

@@monica-mn2cd they probably didnt know, declawing makes you think its just taking off cat nails tbh... dont be so harsh

[@LunaticTheCat]

You should feel guilty about declawing your cat. Declawing a cat is like if someone amputated all your first knuckles off. I know many people who have declawed their cat(s) at the time didn't know how harmful declawing is, so I hope that now that you do know, you will never do it again to any future cats.

[@Yourfavbeanerr]

Honestly I didn’t even know I was getting replies off this comment, but yes guys , I am 100% we’ll aware not to de-claw cats nails. Trust me the minute I heard about the information of what de-clawing can do and how horrible it can be , I immediately stopped and never have done it again. I now have another cat and has not once touched her nails so yes , i am not an abuser to any of my cats bc they’re my babies , I was just never informed before, but thanks for everyone’s concerned . And a little side note I’ve only declawed my cats nails once and never done it again, her nails are also nice and healthy :)

[@plantsbyhailey8326]

what about when they retract their claws?? doesn’t it jam????

[@melaninmonroe1833]

One of my cats claw at my dining chair legs since she was a kitten. I have to stop debating & apply them already (I purchased the claw caps some time ago). I recently got a removable screen door & it already has one tear in it, that needs patching from the 2 cats clawing at the screen doo, wanting to go outside. It's definitely a better option than having your cat declawed. This will save my chair legs from further abuse and save my screen door altogether. 👍🏾

[@zaidasanchez4396]

That’s a pretty calm kitty

[@LadsandCas]

My kitty is seriously more like a dog than a cat. He loves to chew, play fetch, even going for walks on a leash. Oh and let's not forget the never ending battle with him dragging the floor mats out of my bathroom! My concern with these nail caps is that once I get them on him, he will chew them right off. Has anyone else had this problem with their kitty? The other thing I'm concerned with is he is NOT a patient kitty whatsoever. It takes me FOREVER just to fight with him to clip his claws? Any suggestions besides taking him to his vet or a groomer to have this done? Thank you.

[@AmyMichelleWiley]

I have a recent rescue who won’t let me hold or restrain her yet. I haven’t tried putting on the caps yet but for trimming her nails it makes a huge difference if I wait to do it until she’s sleepy. I wait until she’s asleep somewhere her paws are easily accessible (ie on the couch not under the bed), and do a few nails as she’s waking up. I stop as soon as she gets too agitated and finish up another time. If I try to clip them when she’s active or playful, or if I try to do all of them at the same time, she just yanks her feet away and ends up hurting herself as I’m trying to trim. Hope that helps a little.

[@strawbolita]

Your cat sounds just like a cat. Don’t know why the comparison of a dog was made-if you had sharp teeth and nails wouldn’t you find ways to use them on things other than food?

[@IDrawToothpicks]

@@strawbolita my friends cat that passed away recently was a Siamese mix. He DEFINITELY acted like a dog. Loved to roll on the ground and show it's stomach and even let me rub it's belly many times if not every time. not every cat is like this. Most DOGS are. Why aren't we allowed to compare a cat to a dog. Most cats aren't inclined to be rubbed on the stomach , go outside , or are super playful like a dog. Those are mostly dog traits. Cats have a range of personalities but dogs have mostly the same. Playful and pack animals. I've rarely seen a dog that isn't just happy to see anyone and want to play. Unless they had behavioral problems , I mean Egyptians use t worship cats and they didn't need to be in groups like you see lions normally are today ❤️

[@bettersleepwithbeth2313]

Yeah there is no way my cat will allow me to do any of that. I got the Kitty Kaps and now my hands look like they went through a meat grinder and no caps on my cat. Should I consult a groomer?

[@jaydavis2378]

Try getting some animal cbd that should help calm them down enough for you to do it

[@joyglass4470]

Just declaw. My cats are declawed and very happy and healthy. It's a total myth that it hurts them. Emotional bleeding heart people can make a lot of noise but that doesn't' make what they believe true.

[@Jared5439]

@@joyglass4470 a myth that it hurts them? They cut the tips off their feet, including part of the bone and pads underneath their feet. It's the equivalent of cutting off the tips of your fingers and half your fingernails off. Cutting anything off your body is going to be a painful experience after the fact and possibly during the fact.

[@pjay1227]

Jared5439 no one throws a fit over neutering, which is where people literally cut off an animals genitals. But when a cat gets declawed it’s all of a sudden inhumane and cruel? Doesn’t make any sense. My friend has 3 declawed cats that are very happy

[@Jared5439]

@@pjay1227, not sure what you're rambling on about or why you think I would care. I factually stated it's a myth that it won't hurt at all. Attention span lacking.

[@emeralds2279]

She is so cute! Thanks for sharing this short and helpful vid!

[@sarahbowles1670]

Buying a beautiful new couch right after adopting my very first kitten wasnt the best decision . My sister who is a cat mom of 5 already suggested that I get these couch protectors from this brand called pawdenme.com. This helped so much, I had them on for a month and within that time my kitten learned to use the scratching post instead of the couch, chairs and bed, all by herself. This one is clear so it doesnt spoil the look of your furniture . Easiest Solution ever! Before this, I was constantly having to keep an eye on her and redirecing her to the scratching post, while working from home.

[@MK-kg4co]

She’s such a sweet heart ❤️

[@angeldranbauer4802]

My cat's patience limit for these is 4 caps. I found that out the hard way. So now I just put on a couple at a time and just let him set the pace. I can pretty much tell when he has had enough so I just give him a couple of hours and then we do 2 more. I literally called every vet and groomer within a 30 mile radius and absolutely nobody would do it. Quite frankly I am kind of glad. I think it is less traumatic for me to do it at his pace.

[@kirskiell1432]

My cat got traumatized after staying in a few days in a horrible vet and a lot of progress I made in getting close to her was thrown away. She became very sensitive when someone touches her too much especially in some areas (mouth, belly, and paws). This made it impossible for her to get her nail trimmed even by vets(not the horrible one) and groomer. Hopefully this could be the solution for her and to save her groomer.

[@PURPLE.REIGN.1999]

My cat turns into a demon and will shred my hand to pieces if I even attempt to trim his nails.

[@rgp1289]

Hold his scruff or get someone to restrain him

[@CrimMayaGames]

use a towel and burrito ur cat

[@chartucker2015]

This video really helped because my cat was doing the most

[@rumekari3135]

I think this is a great alternative to declawing. I looked into declawing and omg its literally amputating the end of their toes. I have a kitten now that I rescued, and my mother has paper thin skin and doesn't heal well. I want to protect my mother and also be able to have my little Luna in the home. I'm looking into these as an option.

[@cup_cuppy_cuppers5817]

@General Pet Grooming - You are such a wise, gentle soul. Wise because, you know and understand a perfect situation can rarely, if ever, be had. Gentle because, you exude, sympathy and empathy for the well-being of all, Humans and animal alike. God Bless you.

[@Lanaforeva]

Thank you for making this video! I just ordered some caps and now I know how to put them on!😂🙏

[@Meathandler123]

so i did this for my 3 month old kitten and it was asleep and when it woke it i could tell it was in discomfort so i didn't know what to do because i can't take them off due to the glue. My Kitten keeps ripping them off and i found one cap on the floor with a nail and the kitty won't let me look. i'm very concerned about him and he won't stop taking them off even if that means he's hurting himself. what do i do?!

[@kelbrurger]

when they get off dont put it back on until you know how to put it on correctly and maybe try making the nail cap shorter by cutting because I saw in another comment that it's better for the health? I am not too sure

[@mysteryxoxstarxo]

How do they retract their nails after they are on? I've always wondered, and of course think that sounds very uncomfortable lol

[@2000wattz]

I don’t think you should clip the nails so short. Their nails retract. If the nail is too short, it’s painful for the cat to walk…

[@spiritualdilemma1364]

That nail split on the first nail cover hurt me. Poor kitty. Ouch.

[@laurieherman1215]

Thank you for this video my fur babies have scratched my little little girl so we bought nail caps. I am lucky my three cat babies love being groomed toe beans and all.

[@johnadam3190]

Very helpful tutorial, thank you for taking time to make this❤️😁

[@compassionandhumility]

I am considering these for the first time because my cat has had an allergic reaction and is constantly scratching herself. I've always wondered this about these caps: How do they retract their claws once they are on? Is it uncomfortable for them? Thanks.

[@wynona7372]

I was wondering this too

[@alicesacco9329]

I'm also against this. Scratches are the best, it helped one of my cat to stop to scratch furniture. I only trimmed nails to my 19 years old Fold. She didn't scratch anymore.

[@whispersoftheafterlife1017]

She’s so pretty. I love Russian blues

[@tylerisad413]

don’t get a fucking cat if you’re thinking about declawing or have thought about it

[@leticiabyrne2271]

Thank you for your video! I just couldn't get enough info about the caps and thought these caps are the "dumbest thing invented" but now I know. I researched the declawing and it's just barbaric. I have Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis and can't have my kitty Binx scratching me but I can't put him through that. 💔

[@meadahagain]

Binx? From Hocus Pocus? 😊😊

[@arslanmalik151]

Every time my cat needs her nail clip . They would cry so much .

[@RavenBaxter]

This cat seems so sweet

[@IceBeamTetsuno]

I've never clipped cat nails before, though I know how important it is not to clip too far. What clippers do you advise getting? Is there something I should look for to know the quality is good?

[@jackie2645]

Hey on a lot of cat trimmers there is a little safety backing that can prevent you from going too deep!

[@wineandcoffee]

This was very helpful thank you!

[@carlam3879]

I keep hearing that the nail caps force their claws to remain out all the time? Maybe I haven't read enough content to make a good decision. Help? I was hoping to put some on a foster boy that keeps scratching... long story short, he was an abandoned kitty and we took him in. Bad earmites... vet treated him and neutered him, but earmites keep returning, despite multiple treatments (yes, I know they're hard to get rid of... using drops as well as occasional 1-tip and peroxide cleanup), but he keeps scratching. He was beaten up and scratched up by what I guess would be feral cats before we rescued him. HIV positive, so he has a suppressed immune system

[@SachiLaSenya]

isnt it more complicated to take the nail caps off ? bcs its glued

[@LadyIsTheChamp]

😂 look like a fresh gel set at the nail salon down the street lol

[@pennyp8500]

Does this stop them from being able to retract their claws?

[@me5yago625]

Yes.

[@watchensee]

I read that some cats will chew these off, and that it irritates the cuticles.

[@RehtaehBarr]

Towel wraps or cat bags are better than scruffing per the AAFP.

[@kianak3159]

I'm getting some for my cat bc he has some issues with ripping his ears and eye apart from scratching himself we've taken him to the vet they don't know why he itches so it for his safety

[@cloti6651]

My cat does the same. He's allergic (food and stress related allergies) and when he's stressed, he just obsesses about scratching one spot. He used to chew his own tail. Now is the ear scratching. Sometimes it's due to environmental or behavioral issues such as other cats/members of the family stressing them, sometimes is just a "habit" they get as a way to release tension (i.e. if they don't get enough play time). It's interesting to try different routines, or give them spaces just for them. But sometimes this doesn't help and you can't break the cycle so things like these claw caps are a good solutions. But I would def recommend you get him checked for allergies or infections in the ears if you haven't already. Good luck!

[@kianak3159]

@@cloti6651 I've brought him to the vet and they couldn't find any source of allergies or bugs or anything and it's almost as though he has something identical to roulette almost where he loses balance and falls over locked in it

[@superhetoric]

was looking up a tutorial for applying cat nail caps on my kitty who's a docile fatty named gracie and lord if i wasn't delightfully surprised when you said your kitty's name! did she get her name from her coat coloring like my bb did? i took her in as a stray and was calling her gray up until she came to live with me. great tutorial btw!

[@hd0483045]

onion sister my kitty’s name is Gracie too

[@bradyminecraft1743]

What happens if the glue gets on the fur and pad paw?

[@scottwatts3879]

Did anyone else notice the first nail covered had a split?. I doubt that was very comfortable.

[@kitten141234]

Isnt it true that these mean they cant retact their claws fully though?

[@raizen21ss56]

Aww very pretty cat

[@bluesky2925]

Thank you for this video!! Very informative and really easy to follow💕 My bf and I just rescued a little kitty about 6 months ago and I never new these even existed can’t wait to get some cute sparkly ones for the little guy 😂

[@Spiritueli]

Oooh, she looks so scared ... but she trusts you

[@TehKitteh01]

I used these on my old cat all the time. She didn't mind them...but she was very good at pulling them off with her teeth. My newly adopted cat however, is very skittish and HATES having her nails trimmed, so it will be quite the task to get them on her, plus side though, is that she has no teeth, so they may last longer lol. She is starting to destroy my carpets, despite my best efforts to find alternatives (including two different types of cat posts with different angles to try, mats specifically for her to pick at, cardboard scratchers all to no avail.

[@horsefamily32]

I need to use them because my cat attacks my other so severely his nose is scarred. But she won't sit still enough to apply these 😭. She's chill until I mess with the paws.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Caps? Not possible i thought we made a balloon face so we cant make the viking mask potato 😭

[@Dakota_raptors]

what should you do if the cat won't sit still my 7 month old is not to happy about having her paws touched and pulls away so i can't get them on

[@wine.seeker]

If I could only clip my Nyla's nails that easily. It takes both of us. She's only 17 weeks old. Praying she soon learns that this always ends with treats.

[@anthonyruiz6365]

My kitten is only like 5 weeks old. How old kittens need to be to glue nail caps on them? I want to do this to my kitten as early as possible so she grows up getting use to it

[@IndianaJones6]

My cat watched me watch this video, now she tries to escape everytime I open the front door 😂

[@generalpetgrooming8630]

too funny