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I want to start by saying I love my kitten so much. She uses her claws for everything, even when she's just jumping off of my chest or something. We've tried trimming her claws, but she's fights and it's hard to clip them because she moves so much. I
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Shadowcat. Have you tried a product known as Soft Paws? They are soft caps that can be glued onto the nails. If you are unable to apply them at home, your veterinarian will be able to do so for you. I think it would definitely be worth a try! Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
Can I get my cat's nails clipped? I am not getting it declawed. I just want to get her nails clipped because they are long
Absolutely! It is easy to clip a cat's nails at home as long as she is relatively cooperative. You can squeeze the tip of each toenail to extrude the claw and identify the pink quick. Clip the claw avoiding the quick. If you're unsure or your cat is frisky most grooming facilities and some veterinarians will trim nails and can probably demonstrate the proper technique.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
Are cat claw covers safe for all cats? I’m interested in using them until my cats are better trained. Are there any complications that I need to look out for?
Yes, they are safe, indeed. You may not even need those if you provide your cat with a cat scratch box and/or a scratching tree and keep her front claws clipped. This helps her get rid of the old nail shells as the nails grow and she will not have the urge to remove them on the furniture. Your vet can show you how to cut the tips of the nails (nail clippers for people work best.).
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
I don’t know what breed she is and I want her to be a therapy cat but I don’t know if I have to get her declawed and I do not want to do that to her.
She looks to be a domestic short hair cat which is not really a specific purebred but very common. Declawing can be very traumatic to cats and so I would not suggest having it done if it can at all be avoided. Something like soft paws that you can put over the nails is a good alternative. This article may be of interest to you: https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-ways-to-deal-with-your-cat-s-scratching/ Thanks for using Boop by Petco!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
My cat gets extremely upset when his claws get stuck in anything. He starts growling and flicking his tail. Could he be in pain? Is this something he should see a vet for? We have tried to clip his nails in the past but he is very large and will figh
Tex sounds like a handful!!!! I don't generally suspect pain but certainly he could be irritated! Clipping his nails will help prevent this from happening. Since he will not allow it. You can seek the help of a professional who may have more luck (but no promises). You could also talk to your veterinarian about a sedative like Gabapentin that you could give at home and once it kicks in, you might be able to clip the nails. I hope this helps to point you in the right direction. Please feel free to post any further questions!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
