{"id":4063,"date":"2021-12-21T06:56:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpundit.com\/?p=4063"},"modified":"2021-12-21T06:56:09","modified_gmt":"2021-12-21T12:56:09","slug":"calming-a-cat-for-nail-trimming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cathyrosenthal.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/21\/calming-a-cat-for-nail-trimming\/","title":{"rendered":"Calming a cat for nail trimming"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Cathy,<\/span><\/p>\n

I have a six-year-old indoor cat. He was rescued from the shelter several years ago by my daughter. He is incredibly sweet and affectionate and very attached to me. However, clipping his nails is almost impossible. He just won’t allow it. I must bring him to a pet store to have it done. Is there anything I can give him to relax him? Taking him out to the pet store is extremely stressful for him. Melatonin, perhaps? If so, how much? <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Linda, East Northport, New York<\/span><\/p>\n

Dear Linda,<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s normal for cats to get anxious and tense in new situations. While melatonin can be administered to cats for anxiety and fear, cats are not like dogs and humans and metabolize things differently. So, please consult your veterinarian on dosage and maybe a recommended brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Until then, look for an over-the-counter calming aid, especially for cats, that has melatonin listed as an ingredient. Often these products will contain other ingredients like thiamine, L-Tryptophan, ginger, and chamomile, which can also ease your cat\u2019s anxiety. The proper dosage will be on the package.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cathy M. Rosenthal is a longtime animal advocate, children’s author, syndicated pet columnist, and pet expert with more than 30 years in the animal welfare field. Send your pet questions, stories and tips to\u00a0cathy@petpundit.com<\/a>. Please include your name, city, and state. You can follow her @cathymrosenthal<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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