Cats don’t like having their paws touched, but it’s necessary for nail trims. Trimming your cat's nails is important to prevent destructive clawing and prevent nails from getting caught on surfaces.

Take gradual steps to teach your cat to accept nail trims.

Watch the video below for a flash class about nail trimming from Fear Free. The video features mostly dogs, but the same methods work for cats too! Click the button to download a handout summarizing the training steps.