How to medicate and do nail trims on a fearful / feral cat

How to medicate and do nail trims on a fearful / feral cat - Scotia!

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11 ай бұрын

This is one method for interacting with cats who are/were feral and/or fearful. Covering them with a blanket makes them feel less vulnerable, and is less stressful. We only use this approach if what we need to do can't be accomplished using less invasive methods, like hiding medications in pill pockets/treats, or for procedures like pawdicures, which require some form of restraint.
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@andreaj2015 11 ай бұрын

Scotia is such a good kitty. So much life change in less than a year.

@Sandra_HereToSeeTheDuctTape 11 ай бұрын

I skimmed the title of the video "Meditation and nail trims on a fearful cat" and thought: "Wow, Shelly always comes up with awesome new ideas! Let's see if meditation can calm Scotia down..."

@michelesimpson2237 11 ай бұрын

Shelly the cat tamer. Hope Miss Scotia finds a great home.

@deepsouthdreamer6953 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely adore Scotia's face. She's beautiful. This channel has brought me so much joy, peace, happiness, laughs and a few cries too. Thank you for all you do for these precious fur babies.

@anniekinsmishkamouse7575 11 ай бұрын

It always surprises me at how small some Mamas are. They look average size until their partially grown kitten is nearby. Then you can really see the difference.

@ognimaeb 11 ай бұрын

I really hope that Scotia and Hitch will find the perfect home together, very soon! ❤

@superannieoakley4513 11 ай бұрын

I'm so proud of Scotia. She's been through so much w just this 1 litter & has many reasons not to like humans, but she's also seen the good in them too. I'm glad she's shredding her feral card. She's deserves a wonderful home & a human to love her. 💕

@NancyJo-dr6mj 11 ай бұрын

I wish I lived closer. I would adopt Scotia and one of her kittens.

@chezmoi42 11 ай бұрын

You can be sure that there are cats near you who are equally in need of a home - I hope you'll soon find a fur family of your very own. 😺

@NancyJo-dr6mj 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I am aware of that @chezmoi42!

@allyjohnston3151 11 ай бұрын

I jumped when shelley changed paws and then SCotia hissed lol

@werelemur1138 11 ай бұрын

Hitchie the helper! Scotia is being so brave.

@msdebagain1 11 ай бұрын

aww look at Hitch helping!!!

@todayiwearfuzzyducky 11 ай бұрын

Sweet scotia....baby Hitch is hilarious

@kathleenmaryparker8662 11 ай бұрын

I have a cat who came to us as a semi-feral - so this is a helpful lesson - thank you so much, Shelly ! ❤

@holonet2936 11 ай бұрын

What a good model you are, Scotia! And Hitch, you were so helpful! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@deborraholiveri6202 11 ай бұрын

Hitch is adorable...😂❤

@nixipixie9989 11 ай бұрын

Hitchy being such a helper! LOL!

@danielleptc 11 ай бұрын

What a great instructional video! My only disappointment is that Shelly didn't use the expression "snout awareness" 😆

@lauriedavis9259 11 ай бұрын

Shelly, you and TK are amazing! I love how you teach. ♥️

@ashextraordinaire 11 ай бұрын

My former-feral girl was still growling and hissing and swatting at 20 years old! Dear Scotia reminds me of her in the best way.

@marci3427 11 ай бұрын

Aww I love the ending. she's so precious!

@Tonyblack261 11 ай бұрын

These feral cats have taught us all so much! Bravo, Shelly - you an inspiration to us all.

@Steelers57 11 ай бұрын

Looks like Hitchy is taking over for Coach

@river8760 11 ай бұрын

Shelly, you’re so amazing with the cats ❤

@tinyderppotato5410 11 ай бұрын

scotia the resillient🥰

@genot8495 10 ай бұрын

Every KZfaq video should have such a cute helper.

@terrydeason1689 11 ай бұрын

What a good girl! She has come a long way ❤❤

@b.a.erlebacher1139 11 ай бұрын

Scotia is looking so healthy and her coat is great. What a change from the way she was when rescued!

@carpepoodle 11 ай бұрын

You make it look easy, thanks for the instruction!

@daisybee1439 11 ай бұрын

Sweet Scotia did very well! 😀😀🐱🐈

@sarahburton1983 11 ай бұрын

i love Scotia shes come so far

@ChateauWright-nm4xo 11 ай бұрын

I love Scotia! Please someone adopt her and Hitch together! I would but in the States.

@deborraholiveri6202 11 ай бұрын

Shelly , you're the best !!! What a great video. From Years of experience and remaining calm pays off. Thank you ! I'd like to apply this to my feral Lil Gray but I can't even get close to her and I'd hate to trap her. She needs flea treatment and ear treatment. So frustrating. This video is great even for our calm friends who dislike their nails trimmed and being medicated. Priceless. ❤Shelly !! Bravo 👏👏👏 PS.. I'm 71 and I've rescued kitties all my adult life .. I've learned soooo much in the years I've been following and supporting Tiny Kittens. I love you all, thank you for sharing your wealth of information and experience with us.

@Sdragnasty 11 ай бұрын

Hitch (?) Is so big! I have to go back and watch the adoptions. I've missed so much!😿😽

@hannakrzyska3963 11 ай бұрын

Scotia and Hitch ❤❤❤

@susanwhite6761 11 ай бұрын

This is so helpful!!!! My cat isnt feral but she will slice and dice you given the chance when pilling.

@allsensesfiring 11 ай бұрын

I wish I could adopt her.....she's so pretty. I would love her into being a love bug!

@JoanneMaher76 10 ай бұрын

Scotia has been a joy to follow!

@davidg5898 11 ай бұрын

My cat is a former feral. She's very socialized to me and my friends now after 11 years, but you still can't reach toward her with an open hand from in front of her -- you have to first present the back of your hand, let her sniff it, and only after she gives the hand a little rub with her face will she let you pet her from in front. I think there's a lot of hope for Scotia with the right, patient, adopter.

@juliehall2893 11 ай бұрын

Aww, so sweet. ❤

@mb7452 11 ай бұрын

Hi TK! Hi Shelly! You are great! Really! // Scotia CC: I iz good girl, and thiz Shelly iz not so bad girl eitherz.

@klvoshall6799 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Shelly for all you do! I have learned so much from watching you, and I know there is a lot more to learn. I admire you and the TK team so much!! ❤

@justwatching5188 11 ай бұрын

Brilliant! More tutorials please

@citizenyarn 11 ай бұрын

Language Scotia!!! Are they hoping to adopt these two together?

@mike6340 4 ай бұрын

The Grey tsbby losing its damn mind on that banana toy isn't helping the situation at all. which is freaking hilarious.

@mst3kanita 10 ай бұрын

her kitten is hilarious.

@tracyfintelmann5165 11 ай бұрын

I have a feisty one for nails trims. I use an e-collar and wrap her up like a burrito. I also purr to her. It seems to settle her down.

@Cat8theGerbil 9 ай бұрын

I could have never imagined how to tackle medicating and claw trimming a feral cat. A feral mama picked us about 15 months ago to bring her litter of 4 to. At 5 months, we caught the kittens and adopted them. The day after their spay & neuters, we caught the mom. Adopted her too. Her claws were trimmed at her spay, and vaccines done then too. Haven't trimmed her claws myself yet. She was spayed 4 months ago... Hoping we can pet her someday! 😊

@susanmorris5520 11 ай бұрын

I’d like to say just how so amazing Shelly is with the most feral of feral cats.❤️👏🏻👏🏻🥰. I have watched her with the most extreme feral mamas like Scotia and Shelly is just so darn amazing and I surly do admire her so very much the things that she has to do and ensure too to help the feral cats and also to help them to heal and get better from whatever it may be that the ferals have to heal from. Shelly sure DOES ROCK when it comes to how she loves and cares for the ferals in he care and those that are outside too. Hugs to TK and Shelly always! God bless Sue M Florida, USA ❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😺🙏🫶🏻😊😘🥰👍🏻❌⭕️❌⭕️

@isabelledelon3810 11 ай бұрын

I learned a usefull tip today

@desiree3416 10 ай бұрын

No way my feral stays that calm with a blanket on him!!

@Winnie-hq5hs 11 ай бұрын

My God, you are good❤❤❤ You could tame a lion😊😊😊

@applcinamn 11 ай бұрын

Scotia is a lot more tolerant about nail-trimming than my non-feral cat. I'm kind of at a loss how to do it because I average about 0-1 nail per week (and I make multiple attempts), as mine tries to whap me or bite me, then she hides her paws. Covering won't work for mine because she wouldn't be subdued about it. As it is, I only manage to basically get just the sharp tips off when I can (usually when she's half asleep but she's a light sleeper) because I have to be so quick about it. I did it a few times when she was a kitten and I never hurt her so I thought she would have gotten used to it but I guess not.

@SaraNightfire1 11 ай бұрын

I have to bring my cat to the vet for nail trims. He's sweet about everything else, but touching his paws he will bite.

@cg7856 11 ай бұрын

Hi mama

@ansob6251 11 ай бұрын

Can't forget thod chin rubs..

@sharonberry410 11 ай бұрын

When she goes to her home, she will need to have her nails trimmed.

@alchemist6857 11 ай бұрын

I got a jump scare 😅

@cogitatorcat2306 11 ай бұрын

She doesn’t like blankets, her adopter better have a duvet.

@angelpie9530 11 ай бұрын

More Churu please.

@Hannelore7 Ай бұрын

I tried that with my feral and she just jumps out. I have a net and will try the net soon. Have my feral in safe room for meds for UTI.

@SolomonKane71 19 күн бұрын

What is the gabapentin for? it usually takes 30 minutes to an hour to take effect so it can't have been for the nail trim?

@Ptaaruonn 11 ай бұрын

Why are you hissing? She is a nice lady, she gives treats.

@babybluecheeks 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have 5 indoor cats all of different ages, my first birn fur baby lol is turning 9 soon, so i need to start doing this. Are the scissors or that nail electrical trimmer better?.

@jaynestrange 11 ай бұрын

I'm not an expert, but I'm found that the best trimming tool is whichever one you can be the most comfortable & efficient with. Some people even use human nail clippers cause that's what they're most precise with.

@4spbiz 11 ай бұрын

Why are you trying to trim a feral kitty's nails? Seems like a needless activity that only terrorizes the cat and leaves you with new scars.

@tinyderppotato5410 11 ай бұрын

scotia is being socialized and will be adopted into a home

@ChaiElemental 11 ай бұрын

Scotia has made a lot of progress with liking/trusting humans, and they're hoping to socialize her and find an adopter for her. Not to mention cats can get ingrown claws or long claws can catch on things and get torn if you don't trim them.

@ButeoBio_nHi_Story 11 ай бұрын

Hmmm... Scotia comes out from under the towel and sits down maybe a foot and a half away from Shelly, then stays sitting there while Shelly combs her chest fur... Yep, terror and scars all right! ;-D

@SaraNightfire1 11 ай бұрын

Scotia is actually adapting to being inside and a vital part of losing the feral card is a nail trim. She also acts a lot better than my cat who's never been feral and a lot better than his reaction afterwards.

@juliekeast6175 11 ай бұрын

Nail trims are necessary to avoid cat getting their nails caught on toys and the carpet