Many animals dislike having their nails trimmed. But Dr. Paul mentions several techniques that may make the job easier. It may help to have two people for the job. Place your pet on its side and try to relax the animal. Cats are harder to restrain than dogs, so you might try wrapping the cat in a blanket and exposing only one foot at a time.
Many cats also tend to relax if their face is covered with a blanket or towel.
Start with a white toenail if possible, and then use it as a reference for the dark nails, says Dr. Paul. You'll see the pink area containing the blood vessels. The quick, a sensitive area filled with nerves, is just ahead of the blood vessels. That way you're less likely to cut into the quick, which would cause pain. Since cat's nails are small and flat, it is possible to use human nail clippers.