Thread: I'm so EXCITED!!

I might leave Dave with the task of nail clipping! Is it difficult?

I really am fit to burst! I pretty much skipped out of my exam

My breeder always gets the babes used to having their nails clipped so hopefully if yours is the same it is just a case of carrying on the good work.They grow pretty quickly
anyway so you will soon be able to get practice in,turn babe upside down & sit him on your lap so his back is against your tum,get a little paw & just squeeze the pad gently at the base of the nail & it will extend the nail & you just clip off the little hook part.I have always played with the feet of all my animals so they are used to you handling them without cutting the nails,that way they are not so inclined to try & pull away from you,always make it fun,we used to play this little piggy goes to market,very sad,its also like grooming time,a bit of one to one when you can kiss around their little ears & tell them lovely things,I know getting sadder but when you have 10kg plus to clip nails on you need them to luv you doing it,don't treat it as a chore,make it you & Teddy time...x

Thanks for that Jackie! I'll let you know how it goes!

I just clip Rasputin when he sleeps on / near me and haven't had any big problems... I also try and play with his paws and flex the claws when I'm not clipping them so he's reasonably chilled about the whole thing!

Originally Posted by Stacey

I really am fit to burst! I pretty much skipped out of my exam

I hope that means the exam went well!

Today? It today the day? Excited for you!

Now that is where NCarver & I differ, I find nail clipping a lot easier on my own,you are looking down on a foot at a time & know exactly how the cat is responding,if it feels ready to explode you can stop right away,no having to tell someone else to hold back,if you feel they are getting upset then you can have extra cuddle time & calm them down & off you go again,like grooming never give up on a negative, I have found with a lot of things that you do with a cat the more people involved seems to make them feel threatened & perhaps want to fight against it more,I very often sit outside on the wall if it is a nice day & do the clipping round,they are all so well behaved that it only takes a few minutes to do the lot,plus of course the cuddles & tummy tickles thrown in. When we were showing full time it used to be a monthly nail clip but still tend to do them every 6 weeks anyway but in between I just keep a playing & ticklng them there feet & lets face it how many MC's out there don't like having their little tuffted feet kissed & blown on while being told they are beautiful.
While on feet we have one who is a human foot licker,Merl,he wraps his tounge right round your toes,which I hate can't bear anyone round my feet but one day mum was lucky enough to be extended this hospitality,don't know who was in raptures more,the cat for being allowed to do it or mum being on the receiving end ...!

Originally Posted by jckkerrison

While on feet we have one who is a human foot licker,Merl,he wraps his tounge right round your toes,which I hate can't bear anyone round my feet but one day mum was lucky enough to be extended this hospitality,don't know who was in raptures more,the cat for being allowed to do it or mum being on the receiving end ...!

Urgh feet, I'm with you on that one I hate mine being touched!! Feet are ugly the only human feet I like are Freddies!!!

Originally Posted by Helen & John

Urgh feet, I'm with you on that one I hate mine being touched!! Feet are ugly the only human feet I like are Freddies!!!

I'm the same, I can't stand it! The only feet I have liked to date are Sooty's, he had beautiful paws with his pads underneath half pink and half black, and they were always clean!

Just had a thought Stacey,after tonight I will be away for a week so don't think I am not interested in Teddy's arrival,will catch up with all on return..x