My cat recently, i have noticed has been chewing off the nail on his front two paws, just the first nail on each foot. I have looked at it when he is sleeping by pushing on his foot to expose the claw. it does not appear to be infected or anything..i just cant think of why he would do this...boredom perhaps??
2007-03-14 08:42:43 · 6 answers · asked by mdude420 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
He could have mites or a fungus in his claws. just like humans get in their fingernails.
2007-03-14 08:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by 2shay 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you just answered your own question of "boredom". My daughter has a dog and when she (the dog) is alone she chews on her leg and makes it sore. It was also said it is done for attention too.
2007-03-14 15:51:26 · answer #2 · answered by Patches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals need their nails trimmed or they become uncomfortable. Sometimes they'll rub them on cement to file them down.
2007-03-14 15:46:04 · answer #3 · answered by AMEWzing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it have a scratching post, mabey thats the problem, or its probably infected, take it to a vet so that the infection dosnt get worst
2007-03-14 15:53:00 · answer #4 · answered by Geovanne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cleaning his nails or removing the old layer of nail. perfectly normal behavior.
2007-03-14 15:46:14 · answer #5 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well u could look it up on the internet then if u dont find your answer i say take your cat to the vet.
2007-03-14 15:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by kc_j_94 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋