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"     My vet charges $15 to trim my cat&amp;#039;s nails. Can I cut them myself at home and save a little cash? Z.M., Bismarck, North Dakota Well, the answer depends on your pet. If your kitty&amp;#039;s calm and friendly and doesn&amp;#039;t mind having her paws handled, clipping her nails should be quick, easy, and perfectly safe. On the flip side, a less tractable cat (say, one who growls or hisses when frightened) may scratch and claw her way out of your lap to avoid the procedure. Should your feline fall into the latter category, pay the 15 bucks. It&amp;#039;ll be a lot cheaper than a visit to the emergency room for you.  Assuming your pet&amp;#039;s a good candidate for at-home trims\u2014but you&amp;#039;re worried about cutting her nails too short and possibly drawing blood\u2014ask your vet to demonstrate the simple technique during your next routine visit. Or log on to Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine&amp;#039;s Web site and review its straightforward tutorial at vetmed.wsu.edu/clientED/cat_claws.aspx.  To ensure all goes well, use clean, sharp nail clippers (the standard drugstore variety for humans works just fine), and make sure kitty&amp;#039;s relaxed and in good spirits before her manicure gets under way. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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