How to trim a cat's nails

Time to trim a cat's nails. Owners dread it, cat's need it, your furniture and skin will thank you for it, here's how to trim your cat's nails at home without fuss or stress!
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[@asherism7132]

The Bob Ross of petcare

[@BoopSnoot]

He didn't squish the cat though. You have to squish the cat.

[@Balandak]

“Notice this fluffy tummy. Very good” Lol I love this

[@OliviaLovesMusic96]

I literally died laughing it's true but has absolutely nothing to do with the rest of the video

[@rachaeldbmiller]

That was my favorite part! 😄

[@heatherjohnson245]

Yes! So funny 😂😍

[@hannahtaylor2933]

Why yes, that is a very good, fluffy tummy indeed! Could not agree more

[@olduglyentwife5700]

I love the fluffy tum tum!

[@jenna_maria]

Can we please appreciate how Mr Pirate was trying to climb onto his shoulder at 1:07 🐈

[@jeankeats3200]

I had a cat that learned it from a kitten. When she was a baby, I carried her around on my shoulder so every time I bent over to tie a shoe or whatever, she'd jump up there, just like Mr. Pirate. It's funny, you know, there were alot of feral cats at an apartment I once lived in and there was a cat there that had one eye with black fur around it and it reminded me of a pirate patch so I named him Pirate!

[@sarahpreston4558]

shoulder cat

[@datasciencewithr1039]

haha bummer

[@maragale1944]

#shouldercat

[@maragale1944]

😂

[@Frivolique]

Mr. Pirate was like "Aww, yeah, shoulder time! Wait, what? Oh, well, I guess this is okay, too."

[@AceHawk37]

I've only seen 2 videos of him, and I already love Mr. Pirate.

[@aquariusbree]

Sam Shelton SAME HERE!

[@emmaknightley]

Same I clicked this video just for Mr. Pirate

[@puckbryn3583]

"notice his fluffy tummy... *very good* "

[@DirtaDawg420]

Notice his fluffy tummy...very good.

[@lolomg42]

DirtaDawg420 THE BEST PART

[@craggolly]

He just had to point that out.

[@illiniwu]

Kinda like when that pediatrician in the how to calm a baby video said "That's a good baby" and then kisses the top of the baby's head. SO sweet.

[@opl500]

Mr. Pirate s a very mellow cat. They are not all that mellow.

[@feebsnails2699]

He is 15 as well, that mellows cats out even more. But yeah, my cat is crazyyy compared.

[@JamesBlonde95]

opl500 this is exactly what I'm thinking. I work at an animal hospital and I have to trim nails daily. It would be better to show real world use of a skill with a cat that's less than ideal

[@Melimeverinde]

They are with age

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

When we do nail trims on our patients, we use a slightly different technique. This is meant for people at home who do not have an assistant or a log of experience at cat handling. Won't work with every cat, but does work with most, and is a dream once the cat is used to it.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Dakota Colley, that is an odd question... the answer is yes.

[@breezv]

i am noticing the HECK out of that fluffy tummy!

[@imraneyubov1]

SHOULDER CAT

[@JustinMannn]

SQUISH THAT CAT

[@mfqyahoo4699]

I want a big boy shoulder cat so bad.

[@paulson2008]

SaltyChampion I

[@lilacmeoww]

lol i noticed when mr. pirate was going on his lap, he was about to try to climb on his shoulder

[@BingBingBongBong]

Lol

[@PhoenixHavok]

That kitty kiss shows me just how much Pirate trusts you.

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

That cat is adorable!

[@jaydutta7711]

Jeffrey Salzman For real 😍❤

[@anitaarchibald6138]

He's so mellow. :)

[@gothamette]

Yes!!! Love the look on his face as his claws are being clipped. Like, what's going on here?

[@vaughnjones2785]

I developed a crush on the doctor over the course of these videos

[@durgaharidas5204]

SQUISH THAT CAT!!!

[@meeraanil6083]

2:05 Guy: "Maybe I could do it a little bit more often..." Cat: *DEATH GLARE*

[@EricWebSurfer]

Side note: If you encounter a fluffy tummy, this is very good.

[@lilactreehouse]

I like any guy that likes cats.

[@ikonora]

😂 my cat is def not like mr pirate.

[@vickybrzezowski5461]

Same. My cat FREAKS OUT when he has to get his nails clipped.

[@nektulosnewbie]

If they're laying by you or on you, try idly holding and messaging their paws in your hands so that they get used to you around them. I did that with my girl ever since she was a kitten and she never found it scary at all, even waking up in mid-cuddle to purr as she'd watch me. I don't know how it would woke with an adult cat, but I got it working on a relatives 8 month old cat. The hardest part was getting her used to me touching her paws, but after a few "leave me alone" bites she gave up and let me rub them as she snoozed.

[@mimicrono]

Renata Ikonora Nor mine, a little tough beast, as he says in another video 😖😖😖🤕🤕

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

I try to show people what CAN be done. Maybe not with every cat or with every human... but most. Even the craziest cats can be acclimatized to having their nails trimmed, teeth brushed, receive physical exams, take meds etc. but is certainly not always easy. In the majority of cases, it is just a question of being patient, gentle, and taking the time to gain your cat's trust while learning to control your own body language. Of course some cats just won't have it, and I made a video to talk about why that may be but they make up no more than 5% of cases.

[@mimicrono]

Helpful Vancouver Vet I understand it. My comment was not intended as a criticism in any form. But I cannot help remember how my little old furry friend behaves when he goes to the vet. Syringes fly everytime 😓

[@anxietyfartz9794]

“Notice his fluffy tummy. Very good” yes very good

[@saras-here8142]

Even cats in Canada are kind and polite. So cute❤️

[@anubischick]

Maybe only in BC. I live in Toronto and my cat, although totally lovable, is no Mr Pirate :P

[@crestflames492]

I love the look on the cat’s face, it’s so funny and cute

[@IlGattonero13]

What a well-mannered and handsome young man! Dr. Uri seems nice too.

[@KatsPurr]

"Notice his fluffy tummy? Very good!" Haha that cracked me up. Folks, always make sure your cat's tummy is in it's finest fluffy condition!

[@raaawrs]

I love how Mr. Pirate looks up you lovingly as you trim his nails. What a sweetheart!

[@Snoozii1]

Lovely video! The kitty looking up at the vet while getting his nails trimmed is so adorable! But he's already very comfortable with people handling his paws. Unfortunately mine will bite even if I just touch her paws because no humans handled her paws when she was little. Letting her sit on my lap and trimming are impossible.

[@akaMyThought]

Snoozii1 use a towel

[@akaMyThought]

To burrito the cat

[@Laurelleehill]

The same thing happened when I started trimming my cat's claws. What I did was give him a treat every time I touched his paw if he didn't bite me and he started to associate me touching his paws with treat time and then I did the same thing with the nail clips because he hated them. After about two months he sits very still for me when I trim his nails now. If he starts to get fussy I let him go a finish at a later time

[@KatarinaS.]

Yes, he obviously adores him. I wonder if it's his cat

[@tridipadhikary8571]

The cat wanted to get over his shoulder...

[@DimitrisZafiris]

Started trimming mine when she was young and gave her a little treat afterwards. Now even without a treat, she will hold her paw out for me to trim them and purr while doing so. Pirate is adorable btw

[@sammyandhammy1]

That cat thiccccc

[@Lecintel]

Samantha Lopez I smell a kpop fan here, lol

[@ksoo5454]

why is Mr. Pirate so freaking awesome

[@w0bblegirl]

dr. yuri is the sweetest man on earth, and we must protect him and mr. pirate at all costs

[@sylviakovessy]

The way mr. Pirate looks at him like ...I love you. Then just squish the cat, lol.

[@GpD79]

This guy seems like such a nice guy. Very genuine, friendly, and smiley. Good looking too!

[@katblack]

Awww, what a lovely video - the kitty kisses, this vet actually still loves animals. Not convinced our cats will go for it, both went through who-knows what before ending up in cat rescue and don't like being handled much but will give it a try, thanks!

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

It takes a bit of practice but I've done nail trims on some pretty stroppy cats in my time using this technique. You are right of course, nothing works 100% of the time.

[@lolalover24212]

if you have someone to help you just make sure your cat is very calm (like just coming out of a nap) and then hold him this way and only cut a few nails the first time. Get your helper to distract the kitty with treats and associate it with yummy snacks instead of being restrained and bothered. Trim them often and at any time of day and your kitties should eventually get used to it and associate it with being treat time!

[@Nirrrina]

Small space, towels and preferably two people helps. Or you can go to a groomer.

[@Lundy.Fastnet.Irish_Sea]

My cat hates sitting on laps. I just start trimming her nails when she's sitting somewhere sleepy, relaxed, and calm. Sometimes she moves away in the middle of it though, so I continue later.

[@kwhalegirl]

Are your cats at all treat-motivated? My cats are, and I've rewarded them with a couple of kitty treats each time we cut nails - now when I click the nail trimmers, they come running :) Good luck with your cats, and good on you for adopting rescues!

[@MrProg-ey3tl]

Most wholesome man on the internet??

[@0MGitsRayRay]

"notice his fluffy tummy? very good." oh yes

[@Pdmc-vu5gj]

No cat known to man except Pirate will allow you to trim his nails with such calm.

[@225Kristoph]

That's a nice cat. My cat would tear my ass off if I tried that.

[@sometimessnarky1642]

I tried this. My cat respectfully put her teeth gently into My fingers. No blood, No pain, just the promise of it if I actually trimmed her nails. I put her down and put more catnip on her scratchy pad. Lol

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

I am happy to hear that you have clear and effective channels of communications with your cat :-).

[@chillout20]

I love this video. I would love a Mr Pirate series, and learn all cat basics through him. He’s so adorable!!

[@ninjaahjumma]

I second the motion. More Mr Pirate the Shoulder Cat!

[@catlover8656]

Mr. Pirate keeps looking at the Doc when he's talking just like: "Really, no pain? no hurt? ok I trust you"

[@joandurham4944]

Two perfectly soothing, loveable souls in harmony. A powerful antidote to much negativity on the web. Thank you Mr. Pirate and Mr. Perfect.

[@JackHayes48]

I have 11 cats that I need to trim their nails. Each one seems to have his/her own technique which they 'tolerate'. I now have a new technique to try. Thank you Dr. for the video and information!

[@brokedownsystem]

that was lightning fast. what a well-behaved kitty!

[@laura-ann.0726]

I reward my cat with her favorite treat after she lets me clip her nails: I let her have a good long drink from the bathroom sink faucet. She absolutely loves running water. It just needs to be a small flow, about 1 liter per minute.

[@Maxxramus]

handsome vet

[@Ice.muffin]

Maxxramus Definitely👿👿👿😈😈🤡.

[@maraveronica6883]

And he loves cats ♥♥♥

[@Adirondaque]

Philip Quast doppelganger kinda vet

[@lenaleewalker7704]

oh yes

[@wolvesteeeth]

Yeah I'm swooning over here

[@vivithametaphysicalmedium]

I managed to trim all nails at 1 go ! on a stray cat from the streets, which I am fostering. I took the opportunity when she climbed on my lap for pets, introduced the nail clipper by letting her see it, sniff it and pop one nail off, she jumped off. To which I just waited for her to come back again, stroked her paws till she was purring and snipped all very quickly. Thank you Dr. Yuri, for all of your videos and showing that keeping a calm state ourselves help a lot. Discovered your videos, when I wanted to help trap-neuter- release stray cats in the neighbourhood and needed to learn about them, dog owner here ;) .

[@CristinaNeedsaHug]

"you could take a little PAWS here"

[@NikkoYM]

😂😂😂😂

[@nytrodioxide]

I love how he just calmly looks at you while you're cutting his nails.

[@C.O._Jones]

Mr. Pirate is such a sweetheart! I ❤️ Mr. Pirate!

[@GoodRedBlackRatio]

I love this video - You're so good with animals, anyone could see you really like them and care about them. You can't fake that, but many try.

[@maggiebee14]

These videos are all super useful and I've definitely learned a lot from them But can we appreciate how soothing they are? It's like watching Bob Ross tutorials. You can learn a lot, and then leave them playing in the background if you're having trouble sleeping.

[@sunnyfang3164]

I don't know which one is cuter, you or the cat. hahaha. Thank you very much for the videos.

[@nt8597]

The way Mr pirate looks upto him 😍

[@dan1e1473]

1:07 Pirate tries to climb his sholder

[@acornpockets7244]

Mr Pirate was Shook when he was sat in the lap instead of the shoulder

[@DigitalicaEG]

OMG ITS SO FLUFFY IM GONNA DIE

[@chillout20]

Mr Pirate is sooooo adorable

[@MeghanWaring]

His fluffy tummy

[@parthnagha7071]

I love this guy and I don't even have a pet... LOL

[@sallylemon5835]

Doctor is so harmoniously sweet and calm and all his video cats looks like forced actors and that's the best part 😂

[@mynameisv5034]

I rescued my cat who walked into my office lobby at work, and after getting rid of her fleas I had to cut her nails. It was scary so I wore long sleeves, gloves and wrapped her in a towel only exposing one paw at a time. She fussed and growled but I kept going. Almost two years later, she doesn't love it but she's way more comfortable with it. I let her sit where she is and gently lift each paw without taking her out of her comfort zone. She might turn around but nothing crazy. Done in 3 minutes! She went from hiding in our basement to walking all over us on the sofa! #lovemycat

[@djwabe3938]

I use human nail clippers, too. I agree with the vet's advice. It works on my cat who is much less tolerant to nail-clipping than Mr. Pirate.

[@yahyahyor]

i thought you werent supposed to use human clippers because it can split their nails?

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Nope, that's a myth. I prefer using human nail clippers because they stay sharp longer and I can see what I'm cutting more clearly.

[@terryw8510]

Why is Pirate so cute??? Best educational video ever. Not only did I learn some tips about trimming nails, I also got a cuteness overload >.

[@MarsLos10]

Damn these vet tutorials always use a super calm animal and show any process like if it's a piece of cake xD

[@tedmounsteven621]

While you are so hot to throw shade on someone who just wants to give helpful advice to cat-owners, remember that this cat is the vet's *own* cat, so if it's super-calm in his presence, there's a good reason. For both, the cat and the demonstrator, the process is easy and relaxing. He's just trying to help people. Don't damn him for *that*!

[@wkiskanak]

Soooo... is this guy single, or what?? 🙂 Handsome, cat- loving man in Vancouver.... what more could I ask for?????

[@TianXiaoMao]

Kitty kisses! Kitty kisses!!! I love this vet.

[@ananimity7332]

I so agree with using the human nail clippers. My cat just lies on the sofa and allows me to cut her nails. I talk to her and sing to her in a gentle way and I follow the clipping with a few treats. She feels very safe with me so it's not difficult to do.

[@superanimecat]

I must be the luckiest hooman in the world - all three of my cats don't mind having their claws trimmed! They love the brushing that always comes after nail trimming too. They complain when I stop. 😜

[@NikkoYM]

my cat is so addicted to brushing. I use that rubber brush that helps shed them. I leave it on the floor...and she lays on it like a pillow. If I tap in on the floor she comes running! OMG she wants me to use that thing on her all day long! It's called a Zoom Groom. Crazy!

[@tamiwilliams8166]

He is REALLY GOOD AND CALM

[@jeankeats3200]

Oh my goodness, what an adorable cat! I could not stop smiling! He's so docile! Ours was feral and she's terrified of the vet. We have to jump through hoops to get her in the carrying case to get her to the vet for her annual shots and check up and nails clipped. We could NEVER do this. Once a month I apply the Revolution to the back of her head for external parasite protection as she's outdoor/indoor. We live on a dead end street and most of the time, she's sleeping on our back deck. She's been through alot. When she first came to us, she had broken teeth, a huge infection on her tail so she stayed in vet hosp. for days to fix her all up. When my husband brought her home, she is so chatty! She was meowing and hungry and thirsty. Afterwards she calmed down and snuggled up in her favorite chair.

[@That1Chick]

Cats as chill as Pirate, have such a unique personality, and make the best pets. I have one with a similar personality who brings me so much joy & happiness everyday😻

[@alisonlekarev2183]

What a lovely vet. Love Mr Pirate too!

[@wynterbreeze1202]

You and your cat have a nice relationship!

[@_Obey_]

Mr. Pirate is gorgeous! He reminds me of my boy Mucki, he is also a bit chubby and 14yrs old. He also has that fur pattern with white on legs and belly and striped on the back, even though he has small tigersripes unlike Mr. Pirate does. So cute how you treat the cats, you must (still) be really passionate about your job and animals 🧡

[@siusaidhchaimbeul5499]

So glad B.C. vets have taken a stand again 'declawing' mutilation. In my experience, if a cat has never been hurt having nails clipped, s/he will get used to it and be fine. Helps to approach the task when they're sleepy.

[@SpriteWild]

I don't even trim my cat's nails but that cat looked so cute in the thumbnail.

[@SmileyTigerGurl01]

I get the feeling Dr. Burstyn is a cat person 😂

[@nanking5705]

Mrr Pirate is damn cute😒😍😍😍😆

[@sunnyray4065]

I rescued a cat last year and she was TERRIFIED of everything and she would flinch. Three months after cuddling her, giving her an XL dog bed with toys and blankets, she allowed me to get the BIGGEST goop out of her eye for like... Three minutes. Eternal trust: 100% gained.

[@Morveuz64]

Great video! Tried it with my cat last night and worked wonders! Please keep the videos coming, it's great to have your professional input.

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

So glad my video helped! I appreciate the feedback and wish you many happy cat-times.

[@crazycruzn]

Enjoyed your video, love your cat!

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Thank you, I love him too :-).

[@ekim64cub]

He has a soothing presence, like Mr. Rogers.

[@kingdesouth1739]

Mr. Pirate's belly..😊

[@saralatas]

he is sooo adorable!!😍😭

[@lenaleewalker7704]

this dr seems really nice

[@lucycarl6301]

You are too adorable.... Mr Pirate too! Love your vids! "Squish your cat" definitely needs to be on a t-shirt.

[@alyssam8550]

I have three cats. One is pretty average about getting her nails cut, she'll occasionally hiss or try to escape, but for the most part she's good. The other two are brothers who I hand raised from the time they were 2 days old. I started clipping their nails from a very young age, and one of them reacts well, purring the entire time. The other, usually a sweet, snuggly cat, turns into the SPAWN OF SATAN when you clip his nails! As far as I'm aware nothing has ever traumatized him to this experience, he used to do just fine, but now he goes full evil when I do his nails!

[@HelpfulVancouverVet]

Some cats are just jerks :-). Gotta love them anyway. Maybe the video I'm putting out in a few weeks on how to trim a cat's nails with two people will help.

[@petersmithtv]

you're awesome! much respect.

[@TheClaucat]

He is such a good boy 😍😘

[@janexsyzayas1176]

I can't handle the cuteness!

[@palomabrighton9756]

"Notice his fluffy tummy, very good" awww

[@annalisawebby1529]

This is the cutest thing I've ever seen

[@cosmicpolitan]

I LOVE MR. PIRATE!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jaydutta7711]

This cat is adorable 😍❤

[@icebearforpres]

awwww that look at 1:43

[@katsinc8997]

This is the same way that I trim my cat's claws, too. My friend says that she has to get her partner to hold her cat while she does it because she struggles, but my cat sits like this on my lap and let's me do hers, and then I offer her a tasty reward afterwards for being so patient with me, so I did try to film the way I cut her claws, so that I could suggest that method to my friend, but it was hard to film myself with both hands occupied. So thanks to your video, I can show it to my friend now. Thank you for the good information :)

[@jollycats]

Tire your cats the hell out then sneak on them when they are already sleepy. 😛

[@befree3206]

Kitties & Doxies That’s literally what I do for my cat! 😂 I wait until she’s tired and sleepy and go for it!

[@ikonora]

HAHA YES! That’s what I do

[@capuchinosofia4771]

Me :,v

[@KatarinaS.]

For mine it works best when she first awakens & is still groggy, but same concept. Sleepy kitty = mellow kitty.

[@RoKer13]

I did that for a while but my cat figured me out... now he runs when he sees clips... I never hurt him though so it's bizarre.

[@ostrovisky]

we need a Mr. Pirate series. we NEED more of this thicc boy

[@newsmaniaingaidai]

"You could take a little 'pause' here" I see what he did here.

[@akemim.7854]

you are such a lovely person! my cat is nothing like that, she gets scared easily and would jump in a second, but it's nice to see an animal lover being so friendly and smiling to the camera. keep up the good work!