My cats nails stick out from her paws? Will i need to get them cut? She always uses her scratch pad.
2006-10-18 23:57:06 · 17 answers · asked by Kirsty 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yeah i've got 2 cats and the one i'm talkin about doesn't go out so maybe thats why her nails are like this.
Thanks for the comments- i don't think i can do it myself so may just see if the Vet can do it.
2006-10-19 01:47:16 · update #1
I have this problem with one of my older cats who does'nt
go out much. The vet will clip them back for you, please
do not try to do it yourself, they are prone to bleed if
you cut too far....good luck
2006-10-19 00:00:54 · answer #1 · answered by landgirl60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never touch the cats nails or declaw them. I am totally against this cruel act. It is not a life threating disease, some cats paws are like this. When they purr, they would stick out a bit or that is the way they are comfortable. Humans always seem to see this as an inconvenience to them. How about the poor animal!...
2006-10-19 03:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by Bastet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can clip the edges with a nail clipper, but only the last 2 millimeters, just the edges, because further back there are veins. Maybe you should ask a vet about the nails sticking out all the time.
2006-10-19 00:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by cpinatsi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either have a groomer do them, or do them yourself. You can buy special clippers, but I just use small nail clippers. You have to be really careful to only cut off the tips, not into the "quick" where he can bleed. They get used to having it done after the first few times - I do it once every 10 days or do - and it's no hassle after a while.
2006-10-19 01:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it works superb in case you have somebody else carry and puppy the cat jointly as you clip the nails. that's least puzzling if the cat is sleepy via fact then they at the instant are not so jumpy and could no longer attempt to play. You squeeze gently on the pads of the paw and merely clip the very tip of the nail. be careful to no longer clip too short via fact it is going to break the cat and then it's going to be greater sturdy to diminish the nails next time.
2016-11-23 19:08:19 · answer #5 · answered by mcmorris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think she was talking about declawing, Bastet - I think we can all agree that is cruel and unecessary. Trimming them is absolutely fine though and sounds like this is needed in this case. Cats that tend to stay indoors often have longer claws despite scratching posts, and quite apart from ruining your furniture it's not so nice for them when they are scratching or grooming themsleves to have such long claws. Give them a trim or get your vet to do it. It totally painless for them, just like us cutting our nails.
2006-10-19 21:09:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can buy nail clippers specifically designed for this purpose. Please read up on the technique before you try. I have 4 cats and I trim their nails every 2-3 weeks. As mine are indoor cats, they can't wear them down naturally. If they were allowed outdoors, I probably wouldn't have to trim them at all. Your cat will feel much better after they are trimmed.
2006-10-19 01:23:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very simple to clip them yourself. They have special scissors, but I just use regular people nail clippers and slip them under the very end of each nail and clip! Seattle has a more elaborate site that will give you some details.
The scratch pad is wonderful for preventing her clawing your furniture (forget the person who suggested inhumane declawing), but it won't help shorten her nails. You can clip them yourself as above, or a groomer or vet tech can do it for you for a nominal fee.
2006-10-19 01:18:09 · answer #8 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my cat has a scratch pad, she also has 6 toes on 3 of her legs (Jersey cat, inbred witch thing). This extra toe doesnt really do anything and she cant move it. As a result of this, she cant trim it or use that toe on the scratch pad. You can also hear her tip-toeing on the laminate floor "CLICK, CLACK, CLICK" etc She is not very discrete. Anyway, just thought I would let you know!
2006-10-19 00:06:42 · answer #9 · answered by ehgringodude007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can buy little cat nail clippers at the pet store. It is really easy to do, just snip the ends, not to close to the quick or you'll make him bleed.
2006-10-19 03:00:27 · answer #10 · answered by Sunspot Baby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are causing a problem you can cut them. You need to make sure you dont go into the dark area. I would suggest you get Kwik Stop or something like that first. It is sold at pet supply stores. Or you may want to pay a groomer to do it.
2006-10-19 00:30:29 · answer #11 · answered by jobymom 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋