how to cut an angry cat's claws
1 Press your cat's paw between your finger and thumb to unsheathe the claw. 2  Snip off just the transparent tip of the claw. 3  If you are inexperienced you can hurt your cat if you get it wrong and cut them too short. 4  Ask your vet or groomer to show you how to trim nails properly if you are unsure. Keep them sharp and well-maintained. 2  Press your cat's paw between your finger and thumb to unsheathe the claw. 3  Snip off just the transparent tip of the claw. 4  If you are inexperienced you can hurt your cat if you get it wrong and cut them too short.