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3catwoman3

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13. Our vet showed us a muzzle/mask they use for cats when trimming their claws.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Tue Apr 15, 2025, 01:28 PM

Apr 15

It works like the proverbial charm on our one cat who despises claw trimming. I got one to use at home, and I can get all 10 front claws done in less time than it used to take me to get 3 done before she would become unmanageable and we'd have to stop to prevent being shredded.

The explanation was that if the cat can't see what is going on, she will be less likely to be upset by it. It works for her. The other 3 cats are not bothered by nail trimming.

I know not all animals would tolerate having their eyes covered, so this is only our experience.

There are lots of different styles of devices like this.

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My dog fights us every time we [View all] babylonsister Apr 15 OP

I had the same problem with most of my cats. Ocelot II Apr 15 #1

Some tips friends have used include giving her peanut butter to distract her, if 2 people are available one holds the MLAA Apr 15 #2

Theres a sling that hoists the dog up off the ground. Im in the same boat. We Karadeniz Apr 15 #3

I feel for you! My 128# German Shepherd - same Quakerfriend Apr 15 #4

My dogs have a pathway from the porch to the back gate. 1WorldHope Apr 15 #5

My dog will only bamagal62 Apr 15 #6

We take our Pittie to vet for nail clips for the same reason SheltieLover Apr 15 #7

Every other Saturday my wife cuts the nails. I am in charge of trying to hold the legs still. twodogsbarking Apr 15 #8

This is probably a stupid question, Haggard Celine Apr 15 #9

Yes imaginary girl Apr 15 #11

I knew at least one DUer would know about that! Haggard Celine Apr 15 #12

I used to take my dog for a bike run around the neighborhood. iscooterliberally Apr 15 #10

Our vet showed us a muzzle/mask they use for cats when trimming their claws. 3catwoman3 Apr 15 #13

I tried that mask on one of my cats and she went completely nuts - Ocelot II Apr 15 #14

I went looking for pics to see what that muzzle/mask looks like. ShazzieB Apr 15 #15

Yours is the comment I recall from when I posted about this device once before... 3catwoman3 Apr 15 #16

I can't clip my dogs' claws. With my color blindness, I can't identify the "quick" in the claw. TomSlick Apr 15 #17

You've probably already done this... littlemissmartypants Apr 15 #18

I guess that Gibby canetoad Apr 17 #19

I'm not actually suggesting this idea Niagara Apr 17 #20