Having trouble with your cat’s claws? Cat nail caps just might be the solution! The trick is applying them correctly.

First, you’ll have to trim off the very tip of your cat’s nails to ensure that the caps slide all the way to the base of each nail.

Then, fill each cap 1/3 of the way with the adhesive that came in the package. You should gently squeeze the nail cap to coat the inside with the glue. This also eliminates air bubbles.

Gently press on your cat’s paw pad to expose the nail, then gently slide the cap on. Distract your cat while the caps are drying by providing him with some food or a special treat.

If your cat doesn’t like having his nails messed with, clip his nails and apply the caps on different days. For help applying them for the first time, schedule an appointment with your veterinary clinic Mt. Pleasant, SC.