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For Cat Owners: Sedation
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My mother would give her cats catnip, then get them when they were coming off of their "trip" session..............
No i don't sedate the cat, i hold here whilst mum cuts the knots out of her fur ( she is about 12) she can't get to her side to clean her self.
She will only come to me if i call here no one else. At the time of writing this she has decided to sleep on my desk.
She will only come to me if i call here no one else. At the time of writing this she has decided to sleep on my desk.
I thought the thread title said "Seduction". 
We had trouble clipping our cat's nails as well, but I think if you chase him around for awhile to tire him out, he may be more willing to cooperate. Or just do it at night and see if it works. It may help.
We had trouble clipping our cat's nails as well, but I think if you chase him around for awhile to tire him out, he may be more willing to cooperate. Or just do it at night and see if it works. It may help.
Duff-Man says...my cat does not mind having her claws trimmed at all and neither did my other guy (he died 2 months ago) so no need for the vet or sedatives. I will be transporting the cat in a few months though and will probably have to give something otherwise she'll meow up a storm and be far to agitated to endure a couple flights....oh yeah!
Well, of course it costs so much to get your pets' nails trimmed at the vet. How much do you think it would cost me to get a manicure at my physician's or at the hospital?
I clip my own nails at home. Or I get a manicure at the salon. Likewise, you can clip your pets' nails at home. Or take him to the salon aka the groomer's.
However, if the nails have already curled around and caused puncture wounds in the paws, that is a medical situation that may require antibiotics and certainly warrants a vet visit.
I use Rescue Remedy on my dog for anxiety sometimes. It also contains valerian and chamomile. However, I believe the main reason it "calms" is that it contains almost 50% alcohol. It is originally intended for people, so try a few drops or squirts on your tongue -- it tastes like vodka. I believe most of the "natural" or "herbal" so-called-calmers probably contain valerian, chamomile, <insert other plant name here>, etc in small quantities and alcohol in a large quantity.
Clicker-training is a fabulous idea and really the ideal way to train your pet to do almost anything! The kitty restraint bag is also a great idea for the short-term until you have your cat clicker-trained to accept nail trims.
Another thought: you could call your vet and ask about possibly trying Benadryl (diphenhydramine). It is a relatively safe drug and does provide mild sedation in some animals. You need to ask your veterinarian for a safe dose.
Good luck to you and your cat.
I clip my own nails at home. Or I get a manicure at the salon. Likewise, you can clip your pets' nails at home. Or take him to the salon aka the groomer's.
However, if the nails have already curled around and caused puncture wounds in the paws, that is a medical situation that may require antibiotics and certainly warrants a vet visit.
I use Rescue Remedy on my dog for anxiety sometimes. It also contains valerian and chamomile. However, I believe the main reason it "calms" is that it contains almost 50% alcohol. It is originally intended for people, so try a few drops or squirts on your tongue -- it tastes like vodka. I believe most of the "natural" or "herbal" so-called-calmers probably contain valerian, chamomile, <insert other plant name here>, etc in small quantities and alcohol in a large quantity.
Clicker-training is a fabulous idea and really the ideal way to train your pet to do almost anything! The kitty restraint bag is also a great idea for the short-term until you have your cat clicker-trained to accept nail trims.
Another thought: you could call your vet and ask about possibly trying Benadryl (diphenhydramine). It is a relatively safe drug and does provide mild sedation in some animals. You need to ask your veterinarian for a safe dose.
Good luck to you and your cat.
While my kitties have no issue with the claw cutting some of my neighbours cats do.
She uses a nail file or rotary burr instead- trims the claw back and no nail cracking.
my other neightbours use nail files too on their dogs.
yes it is a very pet friendly building , out of the 18 units here 17 have pets , 9 cats 5 rats,9 dogs, 3 birds and misc.
She uses a nail file or rotary burr instead- trims the claw back and no nail cracking.
my other neightbours use nail files too on their dogs.
yes it is a very pet friendly building , out of the 18 units here 17 have pets , 9 cats 5 rats,9 dogs, 3 birds and misc.
We use benadryl once in a great while on our little dog when we have to clip his nails. He's about 30 pounds and we give him half a pill, just to take his edge off. Otherwise, he is all hair and teeth! I could man handle him with some leather gloves but he would freak and stress out too much.
I prefer the term "happy pill"!
I prefer the term "happy pill"!
sedating cat for nail clipping
when I trim our cats nails, I found it works really well to have my boyfriend hold the cats as I trim their nails. It works great this way; goes quick with less stress on the cats. I hope this helps.
when I trim our cats nails, I found it works really well to have my boyfriend hold the cats as I trim their nails. It works great this way; goes quick with less stress on the cats. I hope this helps.
Not the best picture but shows his size compared to a 12" ibook
check out the pet picture sections I have a few more posted there.
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Awwww!!! He looks just like my Minja!!!! He's a 32 lb big baby! I joined this forum cause I was scrolling through trying to find something to sedate my cats because their matted so bad! Especially my Gizmo (I have 4, 2 girls and 2 boys all long hair).. All of my kids are 20+ lbs! They love me so much... but not as much as I love them!
Cut one at a time
When I'm cutting my cats nails I focus on a fast and painless job to cut down on the stress for both of us. Developing trust is important. If you clip too much, even once, your cat will be even more difficult to get along with the next time around. So less is more. I think soothing your cat first is good; giving treats or a pill, if you've found an effect and safe one, is helpful. Get a good grip on your cat and clip as many as she/he will tolerate. With my cat, I can usually get through one paw before he gets worked up, sometimes more, sometimes less. If he/she struggles a lot, let um go, give um a treat and praise um. Take a break then move on to the next set of claws. It usually doesn't take me long, but if my cats particularly agitated that day, I might come back periodically throughout the day to get the task done. Anxiety builds, so once your cat is already worked up, it's best to leave um alone for a while to calm down. Most cats though, will not be overly worked up from the start. I cut my aunts cats nails as well (she has three) and I can usually get them all done within a half hour. Remember to get a good comfortable grip on your cat before you start. Also remember cats pick up on your mood. If you are nervous they will be too.
When I'm cutting my cats nails I focus on a fast and painless job to cut down on the stress for both of us. Developing trust is important. If you clip too much, even once, your cat will be even more difficult to get along with the next time around. So less is more. I think soothing your cat first is good; giving treats or a pill, if you've found an effect and safe one, is helpful. Get a good grip on your cat and clip as many as she/he will tolerate. With my cat, I can usually get through one paw before he gets worked up, sometimes more, sometimes less. If he/she struggles a lot, let um go, give um a treat and praise um. Take a break then move on to the next set of claws. It usually doesn't take me long, but if my cats particularly agitated that day, I might come back periodically throughout the day to get the task done. Anxiety builds, so once your cat is already worked up, it's best to leave um alone for a while to calm down. Most cats though, will not be overly worked up from the start. I cut my aunts cats nails as well (she has three) and I can usually get them all done within a half hour. Remember to get a good comfortable grip on your cat before you start. Also remember cats pick up on your mood. If you are nervous they will be too.
