I use a brand much like this on my Cornish Rex cats. They are extremely easy to use when I have one had dedicated to pushing out the claws and one to cutting the nails. The only drawback I see is that on occassion, it appears that the nail cracks or chips a little when I cut. The other kind of kitty shears may work better (the guillotine looking shears). These work just fine for the most part, and even when the nails do split a little, it does no harm.

Pros: Easily cuts nail, rubber grip

Cons: splits nails on occassion

We've been using these for many years. They were recommended by our vet.

Pros: Sharp and reliable

Cons: none

Trimming nails is the hardest thing for me to do. I hate the idea of hurting the cat and getting them to short. Sometimes they could be a little bit longer. But overall they're great.

Pros: Cheap

Cons: Short

These work great!! I use them all the time when it's time for a trim! My kitten's Oscar and Hinata don't mind getting their nails clipped, it's the older one's that don't like to sit still for them. They had a bad time of it when I would take them in for them to have their nails trimmed. They are a bit calmer now, then at the vet! I can use the clipper's without too much pressure on my knuckles, and not adding stress on my cat's. When my best friend adopted my calico kitten, I gave her a small gift of nail clippers, just like mine. And she loves them!

Pros: Less stress

Cons: Cat's still wont sit still..

I find that my own nail clippers from my manicure set work just as well. Personal preference, I guess. My cats don't like getting their nails trimmed no matter what the tool.

Pros: my clippers work just as well

Cons: none, really, but use your own