Claw Clipping How-To

You may think a pedicure is divine, but your cat probably doesn't share your view. Nevertheless, you should trim her front claws (the back claws tend to wear down on their own) once a month. To keep the cat from freaking out, wrap her in a soft towel, with only her head and one paw visible. Press on the pad beneath each claw to extend it; cut straight across, taking care not to go closer than one-eighth of an inch from the quick (the pale pink vein that runs through each claw).