Can I Give Benadryl To My Cat Who Won't Let Me Clip Their Nails?
A: Benadryl will not necessarily hurt your cat, but it may not provide enough sedation to get the nails cut. Try wrapping your cat in a towel (like a burrito) and have another person cut the nails. If she gives you too much of a hard time you can ask your veterinarian to give you a sedative that will really quiet her down for the process!
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Comments (5)
Anonymous February 10, 2009 9:45 AM
how do you give the cat the sedative, she only likes dry food??
Anonymous February 10, 2009 9:47 AM
the vet said he could not cut her nails, she went so crazy, screeching, squealing, and rolling over even after they tried to use the towel wrap method.
sinister_mistress June 21, 2009 5:11 PM
Both liquid and pill form work for cats. If your cat has figured out pill pockets, a dropper can work though they're still gonna be aggravated as they tend to drool excessively from it. My best advice would be to get the children's liquid benadryl but I was told NOT to use the grape flavor by my vet. If you can mix that with a very aromatic wet food, you'll probably get them to take it. I'd still suggest the "burrito" method as stated above but when clipping the nails you just need to be careful to not cut them back into the quick as it can cause pain/infection. :-)
sinister_mistress June 21, 2009 5:11 PM
Both liquid and pill form work for cats. If your cat has figured out pill pockets, a dropper can work though they're still gonna be aggravated as they tend to drool excessively from it. My best advice would be to get the children's liquid benadryl but I was told NOT to use the grape flavor by my vet. If you can mix that with a very aromatic wet food, you'll probably get them to take it. I'd still suggest the "burrito" method as stated above but when clipping the nails you just need to be careful to not cut them back into the quick as it can cause pain/infection. :-)
Anonymous July 5, 2009 9:56 PM
I have liquid adult benadryl.. My cat got into a fight and has another cats claw stuck in her foot but wont let me touch it.. What would be the best way to get it out?.. Towel method doesnt work..
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