Another way you can clip your cat’s nails is to use a regular pair of human nail clippers. These work almost just as well as guillotine clippers. Just make sure that the clippers are sharp enough to cut the nails.You should not use the nail clippers on yourself after using them on your cat. Instead, buy a different pair to use just for your cat.
 To clip the claw with human nail clippers, place the clippers perpendicular to the claw. Don’t cut the nail sideways because it will not cut as easily and may end up jagged and splintered. Slide the nail between the two blades and squeeze the clippers., Scissor clippers look like scissors, except they have a curved edge on the blades. Many vets use scissor trimmers.Scissor clippers are generally smaller than guillotine trimmers. This means they may be difficult to use and hold if you have larger hands. Scissor clippers may be better for smaller hands.Because of the way the trimmers are shaped, scissor trimmers are helpful to clip nails that have grown so long they are curling and growing into the toe pad., When using scissor clippers, make sure you place the nail into the blade the correct way. The scissors have a sharp curved edge. Place the bottom of the nail against the blade so you will cut the top and bottom.This prevents splintering and fraying. If you cut the nail side to side with the scissor blades, the nail will split.
 Make sure to keep the nail clippers or scissor clippers sharp. Dull clippers can leave a rough, jagged edge. If the clippers leave a jagged edge, use a nail file to smooth out the rough edges.
Use a human nail clipper.
Slide the nail between the blades.
Try scissor clippers.
Place the bottom of the nail against the blade.
Use a nail file to smooth rough edges.
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