Clipping a cat’s claws is easily done, even if you only have a human toenail clipper (turn it sideways because claws are taller than they are wide). It helps if your cat has been trained from kittenhood that clipping involves treats, but if not, just do 1-2 at a time, followed by a treat, instead of all at once. Just get the tips, don’t cut down to the quick. You only need to do the “fingers” to lessen scratching damage. Be sure to provide something appealing that they’re encouraged to scratch and climb.
Clipping a cat’s claws is easily done, even if you only have a human toenail clipper (turn it sideways because claws are taller than they are wide). It helps if your cat has been trained from kittenhood that clipping involves treats, but if not, just do 1-2 at a time, followed by a treat, instead of all at once. Just get the tips, don’t cut down to the quick. You only need to do the “fingers” to lessen scratching damage. Be sure to provide something appealing that they’re encouraged to scratch and climb.
I agree, I’m just saying that I can understand the misconceptions around declawing.