My cat has an ingrown nail but its very thick and im afraid to cut it ?

Question

I dont know where the quick starts on his claw because its so thick and digging into his paw. He is a pterodactyl cat ( which means extra toes for those who dont know) and its in his inbetween claw so its hard to see. I no he's in some pain with it and ive been putting some neosporin on it to help...so i want to help him does anyone have any suggestions????? I wuv my little kitty and want him to be better!!! =^.^=

Answer 1

Take him to the vet. The vet will know how to cut it without hurting him.

Answer 2

just clip them! even if your cat is in pain for a little while they'll feel much better without the claw digging into his paw.

Answer 3

I would take him to the CAPS shelter vet. they will help at a lower price and offer smaller monthly payments.

These people are more into helping the cat instead of makeing money.

If you don't have a local CAPS shelter, then go to any shelter that has a vet aswell and do the same thing.

Sorry and good luck!

Answer 4

I don't know where you live, but in my area, the vet's office charges only $10.00 for nail clipping.  So maybe you should think about that.  This really needs to be taken care of soon, since ingrown nails can become infected -- and then it would cost even more to take care of that problem.

By the way, you have a polydactyl cat -- not a pterodactyl cat.  A pterodactyl was a prehistoric flying reptile, which is now extinct.  The word polydactyl (poly = multiple, dactyl = digits) refers to multiple digits (toes).  Just thought you'd like to know.

Answer 5

This is a common problem in these cats with extra toes.  Use a scissor type clipper and clip the tip where it is sticking into the skin, then carefully trim it back.  If you can't do it take him to a vet or groomer for a quick clip--neither should charge much for a nail trim.  

Answer 6

This is more common than you may think.  You'll need the help of the cats vet or a cat groomer.  First ask them how much $ to trim that one nail and can you watch and learn.  They may show you.  So, the nail gets trimmed and you learn something too.  My vet showed me and gave me this bit of nail trimming advice.  "It is better to trim long until the nail is where you want it than it is to trim too short."  

All the Best

Answer 7

If this is happening, your cat is not keeping his claws shortened by himself. They will have to be trimmed for him to keep this from happening again and again. I have cut these (ingrown) nails before myself- it hurts and bleeds but they feel like a million when it is out. Do you have nail clippers? The scissor kind. If not, get him to a groomer or vet ASAP and have them teach you how to do this. It is cruel to leave him this way.