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Trimming Your Cat’s Nails: 5 Things Beginners Should Know

If you’ve just adopted a cat, you’ll quickly realize there are a few things involved with giving them a safe and loving home that you might not have thought about at first. One of those is trimming your cat’s nails.

Yep, cats need their nails trimmed too!

Cats can use scratching posts to naturally keep their nails in good shape. However, there are times where you will probably need to help out and give them a trim.

It can be intimidating for you and for your cat, especially if you’re new to this. That said, even beginners have to start somewhere when it comes to cat care.

Here’s a quick beginner’s guide to trimming your cat’s nails.

Have you ever trimmed your cat’s nails before? Do you have any other tips for beginners? Let us know in the comments below!

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