When humans bite their nails, it’s usually dismissed as a nervous tick or a bad habit. At worst, it is thought of as impolite or unhygienic. Why do cats bite their nails? While it’s generally ...

“So if you use the scissor kind, you get a nice clean cut, it’s more like using human nail clippers.” Only clip off the white part of the cat’s nail – don’t get any of the pink.

Most cats have clear nails, so it's easy to see the quick inside (the pink part in the center of the nail) and avoid cutting it. Only trim the hard, white part of the nail in front of the pink area.