I am considering trimming my cat's nails to prevent scratching of me and of furniture. How much does this help? Does is reduce furniture damage? How much? How much does it prevent a person from being scratched?
I have found some good webpages on how to trim a cats nail so I don't need to know the procedure but any interesting tips are welcome. Thanks
2006-11-25 08:34:50 · 16 answers · asked by sir'slady 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
I helps sooo much!!!!! My cat was crazy scratchy when we got him. He scratched everything and everyone.....and not even on purpose! Trimming a cats nails isnt painful for the cat, but its a timesaver and moneysaver for you. Ur furniture will stay scratchless, and your visitors will no longer fear the cat wen he gets playful. The first few times you cut a cats nails they graw back really fast...but after a while they take much longer to grow back, and therefore giving you more time to enjoy a scratchless home.
Tips on the trimming: ask your vet or a friend who knows how to show you first. Yes accidents happened and you could cut too far making the cat bleed....dont panic....wash it out...and then put baby powder on it. Just make sure the cat doesnt lick it alot until the bleeding stops. Otherwise, dont use normals scissors...get special cat nail trimming scissors....they are at every pet supply store!
GOOD LUCK :)
2006-11-25 09:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by as 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well trimming the cats nail will help you not getting scratched. It also is easier on the furniture. But a better way to guard your furniture is to spray some bitter apple or citrus smell on the furniture or use double back tape.
When cutting the claws be sure not to cut into the quick,it hurts your cat and will bleed. Good Luck
2006-11-25 08:51:19 · answer #2 · answered by Es 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I clipped my cats nails and it was no big deal. I did it regularly so that they would stay somewhat blunt. You should know that cats scratch to hone their claws, so cutting them will NOT keep kitty from scratching. If anything, she may do it more. It is the nature of the beast. Buy your kitty a scratching post at Dollar General or Walmart and if you see her scratching the furniture, take her to the post and but her claws on it. She will catch on after a little while. As for preventing scratching, yes...clipping will leave a blunt tip, which isn't nearly as razor sharp.
2006-11-25 08:57:20 · answer #3 · answered by jamilu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't help with the furniture too much, my kitten still uses it as a scratching post. But it deffinately doesn't hurt me as much when we are playing. I trim her nails probably every 2 weeks. But i just got her soft paws. I use them for my older cat too. I don't want to declaw them because it is amputating the first digit of their finger, and it is very painful. Soft paws are little rubber caps you put over your cat's nail. They stay of for 1 1/2 to 2 months. They work very well to save your skin AND your furniture. You can get them in different colors, like natural, pink, blue, and purple. I think their are other products like soft paws, but i'm not sure what they are called. I hope this helps!
www.softpaws.com
2006-11-25 08:56:08 · answer #4 · answered by Stark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've trimmed my barn cats' nails before when they were very long. Didn't stop them from hunting mice, etc. I usually grabbed them about every 2 months or so and did the front nails.
2016-03-29 08:49:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Besides trimming you're cat's nails, try training you're cat to not scratch the furniture. Like yell "NO!" really loud when you see them scratching the furniture. But remember, you have to catch them in the act! If you yell at them too late, it might confuse him. Trust me! It will work....at least it worked with my two cats!
2006-11-25 09:03:45 · answer #6 · answered by Christine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does help quite a lot with skin scratching and actual destruction. The cat will still scratch, but she won't be able to shred. We clip our cats' nails about every other week, and it's saved replacing their "favorite" chair.
Does your cat have a scratching post or other surface she's allowed to scratch on? If not, she should.
2006-11-25 08:41:22 · answer #7 · answered by Sola_Balisane 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I trim my cats' nails & it does help. Their claws don't get on the carpet when they're running & playing. They are less curved & less sharp & therefore scratch me less & don't get caught on my clothes as much. They will sharpen them on the scratching post afterwards but it is still better to trim them every few weeks. I sometimes have to use a blanket if they try to get away. And I also use treats to give them during or afterwards to encourage them to cooperate.
2006-11-25 08:40:07 · answer #8 · answered by Steph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It helps for sure but if you don't want to have the cat declawed, (please don't even consider this!) and it's still scratching furniture consided tips! they glue on like
nails that woman use they wear off as the claw grows, so you have to continue to reapply but they sure work they are not sharp! you can get them at pet stores like PetSmart or Petco, I have not had to resort to these I find just clipping them keeps kitty from distroying things including me!
good luck!
2006-11-25 08:47:13 · answer #9 · answered by nbell402 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try wrapping it in A warm towel. It really helps Stop scratching of furniture and people.
2006-11-25 09:31:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋