I REALLY need to cut Mocha's nails but she just won't stay still. She won't be placated with treats, or distractions like toys or soothing noises. When she sees the clippers she will back off. When I hold her paw she will try to pull it away, If I hold it firmer, she will struggle stronger. And then she will start biting my knuckles, albeit softly, but it makes it impossible for me to see her nails. I cannot even do it even with 2 extra pair of hands.
The first few months were no problems because we had the vet visit for shots and stuff, and they were able to cut Mocha's nails. But now what do I do????!?! Her nails are getting quite long. I also haven't been able to trim her hair. I will need to do that soon.
I do not think sending her to a groomer is the answer. Groomers here are mostly uneducated people who was trained by the store owner, who never went for grooming school and whatnot. If I leave her at a groomer's, I will worry incessantly that they might do something like slip her something to make her sleepy or hold her roughly or whatever. I do not trust them with Mocha, who will struggle and twitch like mad. If I stay, Mocha might act up. If I got to vet to get her nails trimmed, boy it's gonna cost me a visit to the vet to get her nails trimmed??
My mom is not much help. She's suggesting we give Mocha some kid's medicine to make her sleepy. She suggests very little amount, but still! I'm SO not comfortable with that. Seems extreme.
Also I haven't been able to give clean her ears.. Cut the paw hair so she doesn't slip.. Basically she just WON'T STAY STILL. I tried everything! So... help??
