Hiya. How old should a kitten be before they get their nails cut?

My kittens are 10 weeks old but their claws are getting really sharp. Thanks in advance xxHiya. How old should a kitten be before they get their nails cut?
They shouldn't be cut at all, that's a cruel thing to do. Cats need their claws to hunt, climb, defend themselves and even to play properly. Living with cats means living with shredded furniture, that's a fact of life.





I don't doubt you'll get some answers from those who regard their cats as ';accessories'; rather than living creatures.Hiya. How old should a kitten be before they get their nails cut?
Hi there,





You can start ';trimming'; the sharp ends of the claws about now, actually. But you must be very cautious and slow in doing this. You don't want to risk hurting them, and have them become fearful for this very necessary part of cat care. I always started my kittens when they were about this age.





Only trim the very tips, where the nail is translucent and be careful not to get close to the ';redish pink'; section where the veins and nerves are located. Gently push on the paw until the nail comes out and gently clip it with a cat nail clipper. Then, after each nail, if this were my kitten, give a treat. Do it very slowly, one nail at a time.





Here is a visual aid to help you.


http://www.caws.org/catclaws.html





Hope this helps. I found my kittens learned quickly that they would not be hurt and accepted the procedure rather quickly.





Good luck:)





Troublesniffer


Owned by cats for over 40 years


Member; Cat Writer's Association
You can clip them now, but you must be very careful! Have you ever clipped a cat's nails before? It'll be better for you to clip their nails now because it'll get them used to it.





Here's a diagram on how to clip the nails:


http://www.catcaresociety.org/images/tri鈥?/a>





Although I do suggest that you bring them to the vet to have this done. Just so that you can see how the vet does it so that you can do it on your own next time without hurting the kittens.
In all the time i and my family have owned cats, we have never needed to clip their claws. They will generally get worn down when the are out and about.





If you do feel the need to do so, i would suggest you first go to your vet to get them to show you how to do it.
I don;t know about other people, but I have cut my cat's claws, and they are still sharp, so I would not even bother. Either way, they are sharp, so it is best to leave them alone.
i wouldn't get them cut because what if they get in to a fight with some other cat they will probably be the 1 that will get hurt because they wouldn't be able to attack the other cat
my cats never get their claws cut. i think they either break or when their out climbing trees and stuff they file them down.
They shouldn't be cut until they are fully grown. Call your Vet's office and ask them.
There is never a reason for kittens or cats to have their claws cut. But good luck trying!