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How to put nail caps on your cat
Get clippers.
There are several acceptable implements you could use to trim your cat's nails. You might want to use regular nail clippers of the same variety people use.

Options: (a). Expect a clipper with a " t " shaped head and a slender handle to fit snugly over your cat's nail. Buy a clip with larger incisors with a longer handle that you can firmly grip around its nail. (b). You might use guillotine-style clippers. Or you might use clippers that more closely resemble pliers. (c). Take your cat to see if any of these items work for it. A very good idea is to get some nail clippers that use quick, single cuts for the best results. (d). Oral clippers are easier to use and is cheap. A nail clipper has a short blade and a rigid tip that you can use to use it on your cat's nails.
(b).