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seeking cat claw care advice
My cat gets his claws caught on the carpet and couch quite often and
this causes him discomfort. I would like to trim his claws, but I don't know how to safely do that. It seems it would be easier to get him a scratching post, but I haven't found one that interests him. I would appreciate any advice on either claw trimming or sure fire scratching posts. He is about 10 years old and just a great creature. I'd do anything to make him more comfortable. Thanks in advance. Pam |
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seeking cat claw care advice
"Pamela Oglesby" wrote in message ... My cat gets his claws caught on the carpet and couch quite often and this causes him discomfort. I would like to trim his claws, but I don't know how to safely do that. It seems it would be easier to get him a scratching post, but I haven't found one that interests him. I would appreciate any advice on either claw trimming or sure fire scratching posts. He is about 10 years old and just a great creature. I'd do anything to make him more comfortable. Thanks in advance. Pam, all you have to do is cut the very tips of his claws to make it easier for him. We use these: http://tinyurl.com/ym3mxk If he lets you handle his feet, it should be easy. You just press his foot between your fingers so his claws extend then clip the very tip. If he does not like you handling his feet, roll him in a large towel and have a friend hold him so that just one foot sticks out, and you trim. It is very easy for the person holding the cat to hold his head so that he cannot bite and also keep his three legs wrapped in the towel so he will not scratch. Talk to him soothingly during and reward him afterward. If this sounds intimidating, take him to a vet or groomer and pay them the first time, and watch them do it. As for scratchers, I have never met the cat that can resist this one! You rub it with catnip. http://tinyurl.com/y32exg |
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seeking cat claw care advice
"Pamela Oglesby" wrote in message ... My cat gets his claws caught on the carpet and couch quite often and this causes him discomfort. I would like to trim his claws, but I don't know how to safely do that. It seems it would be easier to get him a scratching post, but I haven't found one that interests him. I would appreciate any advice on either claw trimming or sure fire scratching posts. He is about 10 years old and just a great creature. I'd do anything to make him more comfortable. Thanks in advance. Pam http://maxshouse.com/Claw%20Trimming.htm |
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seeking cat claw care advice
"cybercat" wrote in message ... "Pamela Oglesby" wrote in message ... My cat gets his claws caught on the carpet and couch quite often and this causes him discomfort. I would like to trim his claws, but I don't know how to safely do that. It seems it would be easier to get him a scratching post, but I haven't found one that interests him. I would appreciate any advice on either claw trimming or sure fire scratching posts. He is about 10 years old and just a great creature. I'd do anything to make him more comfortable. Thanks in advance. Pam, all you have to do is cut the very tips of his claws to make it easier for him. We use these: http://tinyurl.com/ym3mxk If he lets you handle his feet, it should be easy. You just press his foot between your fingers so his claws extend then clip the very tip. If he does not like you handling his feet, roll him in a large towel and have a friend hold him so that just one foot sticks out, and you trim. It is very easy for the person holding the cat to hold his head so that he cannot bite and also keep his three legs wrapped in the towel so he will not scratch. Talk to him soothingly during and reward him afterward. If this sounds intimidating, take him to a vet or groomer and pay them the first time, and watch them do it. As for scratchers, I have never met the cat that can resist this one! You rub it with catnip. http://tinyurl.com/y32exg The cardboard scratchers are great. My Diego loves his. My other two like a good stretch while they scratch so my cat tree is their preference. The scratching posts need to be heavy enough (or secured in some manner) so they can't tip. It also needs to be tall enough that the cat can get a good stretch. Mine like the part that is wrapped with the sisal rope. Spray it with catnip to get them interested. W |
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seeking cat claw care advice
Pamela Oglesby wrote: My cat gets his claws caught on the carpet and couch quite often and this causes him discomfort. I would like to trim his claws, but I don't know how to safely do that. It seems it would be easier to get him a scratching post, but I haven't found one that interests him. I would appreciate any advice on either claw trimming or sure fire scratching posts. He is about 10 years old and just a great creature. I'd do anything to make him more comfortable. Thanks in advance. Pam Hi Pam, Cybercat has already given you some great tips on trimming claws. Don't feel you have to trim all his claws at once; start by doing one or two and go from there. Also, have you tried a "non traditional" scratching post? I've known people who have used simple things like a large log or an upside down wicker laundry basket, and their cats loved them! Rene |
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seeking cat claw care advice
Nontraditional scratching posts
I had a cat that used to shun every scratching post I tried. Nothing worked until one day he bolted out the front door (indoor cat) and immediately started to shred the tires on my car. And thats the story why I have an old tire in the living room "Rene S." wrote in message ups.com... Pamela Oglesby wrote: My cat gets his claws caught on the carpet and couch quite often and this causes him discomfort. I would like to trim his claws, but I don't know how to safely do that. It seems it would be easier to get him a scratching post, but I haven't found one that interests him. I would appreciate any advice on either claw trimming or sure fire scratching posts. He is about 10 years old and just a great creature. I'd do anything to make him more comfortable. Thanks in advance. Pam Hi Pam, Cybercat has already given you some great tips on trimming claws. Don't feel you have to trim all his claws at once; start by doing one or two and go from there. Also, have you tried a "non traditional" scratching post? I've known people who have used simple things like a large log or an upside down wicker laundry basket, and their cats loved them! Rene |
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"Wendy" wrote The cardboard scratchers are great. My Diego loves his. My other two like a good stretch while they scratch so my cat tree is their preference. Gracie also loves a vertical scratch! At present I have no room for a cat tree (long story, the house is big enough but full of big stuff passed to us when a beloved relative died, so there is no getting rid of the big stuff). So I got oneat Petsmart for $15. It is just the right height that she gets a good scratch in--32 inches tall. The usual ones are way too short for the cat to get that good stretch in! It has only carpet on it, but I bought the sisal and glue to fix that. She loves it. It is tall enough that she can leap up and stick to the top like velcro. Once she took a flying leap and wound up stuck to it upside down, hahaha! The scratching posts need to be heavy enough (or secured in some manner) so they can't tip. It also needs to be tall enough that the cat can get a good stretch. Mine like the part that is wrapped with the sisal rope. Spray it with catnip to get them interested. I've never seen spray catnip! |
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seeking cat claw care advice
on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 04:36:05 GMT, "cybercat" wrote:
As for scratchers, I have never met the cat that can resist this one! You rub it with catnip. Meet Rudy (http://tinyurl.com/utvbv). The only thing he has ever done with those cardboard scratchers is lick them to the point of breaking down the cardboard. Weirdo kitty. OTOH, Levi LOVES them. (So does the dog, but they don't last long with her, if you get my drift.) -- Lynne http://picasaweb.google.com/what.the.hell.is.it/ |
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seeking cat claw care advice
on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 17:31:22 GMT, "cybercat" wrote:
I've never seen spray catnip! I wouldn't trust spray catnip. Of course I buy organically grown, freeze dried catnip... -- Lynne http://picasaweb.google.com/what.the.hell.is.it/ |
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seeking cat claw care advice
"Lynne" wrote in message m... on Mon, 18 Dec 2006 04:36:05 GMT, "cybercat" wrote: As for scratchers, I have never met the cat that can resist this one! You rub it with catnip. Meet Rudy (http://tinyurl.com/utvbv). The only thing he has ever done with those cardboard scratchers is lick them to the point of breaking down the cardboard. Weirdo kitty. He is sooo pretty. Boo will not scratch scratchers of any kine, but likes to lie on the flat ones. She licks catnip toys until they are ABsolutely disgusting! OTOH, Levi LOVES them. (So does the dog, but they don't last long with her, if you get my drift.) Hahaha! -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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