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I trim my cats claws every few weeks, she gets a treat for every paw she sits still for. I can tell she needs it done again when she can't knead on me without it feeling prickly. It's been a minute this time because I think I misplaced the trimmers. For a while I had to restrain her in one of those mesh bags, which was an upgrade from an old towel, but at this point she's learned there's food in it for her and she's very food motivated, so as long as I'm firmly holding each paw and go quick it's pretty straightforward. Haven't had to use the sack in years.
I accidentally traumatized the dog at a young age because I had difficulty visualizing the quick through her darker claws, so we've been having a groomer do them for a while to help her understand that it doesn't usually hurt before I try again. She thrashes and howls every time I try (she's part husky), so it's also important to have someone who knows exactly how to snatch her up and get it done quick.
Does that mean that instead of crying murder, she only cries manslaughter?
Constantly and dramatically, I'd wager