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I think we all love the cat\u2019s paw. They\u2019re cute the way they flex and touch. Those little toes are adorable and the \u201cbeans\u201d so cute. I like the brown beans on a white paw. It happens. My snow-shoe\/Himalayan-type cat, Max had brown beans on white paws. Adorable.<\/p>\n
Then there are the claws. Most of us don\u2019t take as kindly to the claws\u2014they scratch us during play and sometimes accidentally. Ouch! They tear up our furniture, and create runs in our clothes. But cats come with claws and they should be allowed to keep them\u2014no claw removal folks. That\u2019s not fair and often it\u2019s ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Lilycatnippaw-225x300.jpg\")
seriously painful for the cat, not to mention just downright selfish. Some dog breeds drool, some are high energy and destructive. Cats claw.<\/p>\n
What I\u2019d like to talk about today is care of the claws. The cat takes some care of her claws\u2014you might see her chewing on them sometimes. I imagine she does that to help with a shed. Yes, cats naturally shed the outer layer of their claws from time to time. You ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/LilyHoldHands-225x300.jpg\")
probably find claw sheddings around your house. That doesn\u2019t mean the cat has lost a claw\u2014it\u2019s just a shedding process.<\/p>\n
Trim your cat\u2019s claws. Have your veterinarian or groomer show you how. There are also tutorials on the internet teaching how to trim a cat\u2019s claws. The hard part is having your cat agree to a claw trimming. I\u2019ve![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/LilyLickPaw-e1580934097221-225x300.jpg\")
tried different methods with different cats. One cat could be held, but loosely\u2014no holding her down. I would hold her while he would trim the claws\u2014worked beautifully for that cat. But one of our sweetest cats was the most difficult at claw-trimming time. So we always had the veterinarian do it. With other cats, all I had to do was wait until they were asleep or very relaxed in my lap.<\/p>\n
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Be gentle and the relaxed cat will most likely allow this slight invasion.<\/p>\n
I keep the claw trimmers at my desk because Olivia loves to curl up in my lap while I\u2019m writing. She\u2019s limp and relaxed and a prime subject for claw trimming. I usually do one paw at a sitting.<\/p>\n
Why is it important to trim a cat\u2019s claws? The damage to your furniture and your skin is minimized and this is a good opportunity to check the health of the claws.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s an excellent article on the health of a cat\u2019s claws. If you have questions or concerns about your cat\u2019s claws, take a look at this informative piece. https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/cat-claws-the-lowdown-on-keeping-them-health<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I think we all love the cat\u2019s paw. They\u2019re cute the way they flex and touch. Those little toes are adorable and the \u201cbeans\u201d so cute. I like the brown beans on a white paw. It happens. My snow-shoe\/Himalayan-type cat, … Continue reading