Pet Republique Cat Nail Clippers

The Pet Republique Cat Nail Clippers are small scissors-style clippers with half-moon stainless steel blades and soft, non-slip grips, sized for cat claws.

Who it suits

Most cat owners who want a simple pair of scissors-style clippers. VCA notes that many people prefer small scissors-style clippers designed for cats. People with large hands may find them cramped.

Key facts

• Small scissors-style clippers with half-moon blades (Cats.com)
• Stainless steel blades and soft, non-slip grips (Cats.com)
• Flat, not angled, tip (Your Best Digs)
• Scissors-style clippers are safe for cats and preferred by many owners (VCA)

What reviewers say

Cats.com found them comfortable to hold, with soft grips so they do not slip, very easy to use and sharp enough to cut the tester’s cats’ nails well, though a bit slower to cut than some other nail scissors and not made for large hands.

Your Best Digs called them a good pick for owners who want a simple, budget-friendly scissor-style clipper, similar in design to the Shiny Pet clippers but with a flat tip.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Small scissors style that VCA says many owners prefer for cats
• Pro: Sharp blades in hands-on tests
• Pro: Soft, non-slip grips
• Con: Not made for large hands
• Con: A bit slower to cut than some scissors, per Cats.com
• Con: No guard against cutting too far

Cautions

• Clip only the sharp tip and stay clear of the pink quick; keep styptic powder nearby, as VCA and the ASPCA advise.
• If a claw has grown into the paw pad or a toe is swollen or bleeding, see your vet instead of trimming at home.