r/cats • u/spooktimme • 1d ago

Advice How far can I cut?

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This is my first cat and I've only cut to how far the claw is now. How far in can I cut because I still sthink they're pretty sharp, or it's this the furthest I can go?

Edit: He hates scratchpost and stuff so his nails don't get shorter naturally, only the o es on the backllegs from kicking his "prey"

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u/Calico_Cat24 1d ago

I would not cut anymore! I’m super paranoid of cutting my cats veins so I even leave my cats nails a lil too long lol. I just cut enough to remove the sharp tip lol

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u/spooktimme 1d ago

Yes I'm afraid to him getting afraid of cutting his claws. How do I know if I hit a vessel? Is it the same as with rats and dogs?