A pet owner has shared her unusual method for trimming her cat's claws in a video that has gained viral attention on TikTok.

In the footage posted four days ago to @meganrausch, Megan Rausch from Massachusetts shared how she trims her cat Ophelia's claws—by biting the back of her neck. The clip has received more than 922,000 views.

Inspired by several trending videos on Instagram and TikTok, Rausch decided to share her experience in hopes of helping other cat owners facing similar struggles: "Phee loves to 'knead' my arm, and her nails are too sharp for that," Rausch told Newsweek.

"If she's 'kneading' on a blanket, her nails even stick through and scratch me. I have struggled to cut Phee's nails in the past and have tried swaddling, treats... you name it. It's really scary for her. I decided to give this a try, and it worked."

In the comments, people reacted to the idea. Julia_Rose00 wasn't sure and wrote, "My cat would simply maul me," while Siobhán commented: "That's one dedicated mother."

Others shared their own experiences of trimming their own pet's claws. Phabieau posted: "My husband feeds our cat a squeezy treat upside down while I clip her."

Fork1110 added: "This is hilarious. I'm so happy mine just sits in my lap."

"I was shocked by the response to the video! I think it's awesome. I was casually making this video because I thought this would be helpful to people, and it went viral," said Rausch.

Not everyone was convinced, though, with some questioning if it was safe and others saying that they would be too uncomfortable to try it out.

Rausch did say that it might not be the right thing for everyone. "I agree you should consult a veterinarian first. Also, use caution and be very gentle if you use this method to cut your cat's nails," she said.

Veterinarian contributor for Embrace Pet Insurance, Dr. Nita Vasudevan, told Newsweek: "Grabbing or biting the back of a cat's neck to get them to stay still, commonly referred to as 'scruffing,' is a method often used by mother cats to carry their kittens. While it may seem like a natural way to handle a cat, it's not always safe or recommended."

Vasudevan added that this can cause stress or anxiety in cats who don't experience this type of handling regularly. If done too forcefully, scuffing can cause injury to the cat.

Vasudevan suggested another method for trimming your cat's claws, such as using a towel wrap—also known as the "burrito" method—or securely holding the pet with both hands in a supportive manner.

"For medical or grooming procedures, it's often best to use a combination of gentle restraint techniques and positive reinforcement. You can always consult your veterinarian or veterinary staff to help you with effective and safe techniques," Vasudevan said.

Despite agreeing with the caution advised with this method, Rausch said that, for her and her pet, it worked well: "This is the only method that has worked for Phee so far, and we are both happier now that her nails aren't so sharp and overgrown," she added.

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