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The feline that sleeps on your sofa has only one desire, to stretch by planting the most
naturally in the world his claws in the leather… And if you cut his nails?
First question to ask: is your cat a 100% apartment kitty? If the answer is no, he has access to your garden, do not cut his claws.
Why ? They will save his life if he has to escape a predator (a dog for example) by climbing a tree. Same idea, he can defend himself if he finds himself in the middle of a cat fight. Depriving him of his claws would make him too vulnerable.
The claws effectively allow it to climb, but also to catch and hold its prey.
Your cat lives in an apartment
always ask advice to your veterinarian, because the claws should only be cut if necessary. He can also take on this delicate mission. The cat does not like having its retractable claws touched, it could be tempted to use them against you.
A cat’s claws are connected to the bones of its paws. For comparison, our fingernails are attached to the flesh of our fingers. If you have to cut his claws, it would be best to get him used to it from an early age and to go about it gradually, gently.
But by the way, why does the cat scratch? As they grow throughout his life, he will therefore have need to file and sharpen them. It is also used for permeate a place with its scent.
Claw cutter and electric file
Sometimes it proves useful to him blunt the tips of the claws. For example, sedentary cats do not wear their claws, the nails become too long and can interfere with it. The claws curl and injure the pad, they can cause infections. In this case, it is obviously necessary to intervene.
With age, your companion may no longer be able to retract his claws, which is a good reason to cut them. Choose your tools carefully, such as a nail clipper or an electric file suitable for cats. If your pet is stressed, you can wrap it in a towel to hold it.
Finally, remember to equip his domain of a scratching postit will allow him to mark his territory without spilling over into yours.
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