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3catwoman3

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10. At the recommendation of our vet, we have started using a muzzle...

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Jun 18, 2024, 09:47 AM

Jun 2024

...when we trim our tuxie female's claws. It's always been an arduous and hazardous undertaking, as she absolutely hates it, and as we all know, cats come armed and dangerous. It didn't get done very often.

We use the style of muzzle shown in the link below. The vet explained that covering the eyes actually helps because when the cats can't see what you're doing, it calms them down.

It's very effective. I can get all 10 front claws trimmed in less time, and with less hassle, than it used to take to get only 3 done before having to give up.

https://www.amazon.com/JorVet-Premium-Cat-Muzzle-Large/dp/B0732PSGSB

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Gryff has developed a habit that I really need to change, for my own well being [View all] Siwsan Jun 2024 OP

I've pondered Kevlar too EYESORE 9001 Jun 2024 #1

I'm fortunate that my cat does not pounce on to me and about the only time she gets into my lap is when I return from TexasTowelie Jun 2024 #2

During warm weather I fold up a couple of plush blankets and put them at the foot of the bed Siwsan Jun 2024 #3

Patches grew up to be so big his paws are as big as my hand practically, and his claws are like fishhooks Walleye Jun 2024 #4

I knew of a similar problem that was solved. raging moderate Jun 2024 #5

You can buy those tiny claw covers in a pet store or online. ShazzieB Jun 2024 #11

I am currently working on trimming my cat's claws nuxvomica Jun 2024 #6

I once had a huge cat who'd do that. ChazInAz Jun 2024 #7

maybe a good dose of catnip before trimming? getagrip_already Jun 2024 #8

You know what might work? 2naSalit Jun 2024 #9

At the recommendation of our vet, we have started using a muzzle... 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 #10

I tried that muzzle on my cat because she wouldn't let me trim her claws Ocelot II Jun 2024 #12

I had seen the muzzle work on our cat during one of her vet visits, so I knew... 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 #14

Maybe the vet would give you some gabapentin to calm him down Ocelot II Jun 2024 #13