Nail Scratching – Avoid the Crisp Nail Scratcher
No matter how many nail creams you apply, your nails are always going to scratch on the soles. What’s key is that your cuticles need to be protected at all times. “If your cuticles are dry and cut, then they will block your nail scraping,” noted Sarah Ludington, a Florida-based pet advocate. “When your nails get dry, you can get a rubbery mass formed, which will prevent any jagged edges.” If your cuticles are still rather tender, carefully tap your nail with your fingernail.
Clean Your Nails – Never accept a dry cuticle. If your cuticles are dry, remove old shampoo or lotion, apply a tub of water to the ends of your nails, and gently comb over your cuticles. Next, apply a great bunch of lotion or oil to help strengthen the cuticles.
Keep Your Nails Clean – Most people think it’s gross to clean your cat’s nails, but a cat’s nails are entirely personal, and they don’t need to be in perfect condition. The safer and quicker way to clean your cat’s nails is by using a cleaner brush. Just be sure to make sure your cat can pick up the brush with its toes.
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Lose the Scraping Tool – Dogs can help groom their own nails, but cats have no need for any scraping tools. Cats are an exotic and multi-purpose pet; just make sure that you plan on using your pet’s preferred grooming tool.
Use a Nail Brush – Cats have longer nails than dogs, and most people use a nail brush to groom a shorter dog. Use the same tool to brush a longer cat.
Ease Into Nail Scratching – “To see what kind of nail color and texture your cat will take to your new nailscratching technique, put your head into her cage,” recommended Kennen Morris, a California-based cat groomer. “Look to see if she will eat for a couple of days before or after.”
Leave the Nail Scratcher Smaller – Each nail on your dog’s feet is probably about as long as a thumbnail. Cats are more like a thumbnail. A six-inch nail is a tall nail. A three-inch nail is a very short nail. “For cats with short nails, we place smaller nail scrapers on the tips of nails,” said Jessica Mills, a Colorado-based designer and cat expert.
Exercise Your Right to Clean Your Cat’s Nails – Your cat cannot be denied. Remember that you are allowed to clean his nails. Most people perform nail scraping only on private areas. “If you have a very common housecat who uses the sofa, then you can proceed with your nail scraper,” Mills said. If your cat, especially a long cat, insists on licking his nails, Mills said that you should just let him. He won’t be sad.
Don’t Make Your Cat (and You) Attractive – “If you feed your cat while she is eating, avoid shaving her bedding,” advised Barbara Braverman, a New York-based dog and cat behavior specialist. “Pet owners sometimes don’t realize how much attention their cats will receive if they are fed during feed time. Feeding your cat during feeding stimulates grooming behavior.”
Make Your Cat Completely Overcome His Fear of Trimming His Nails – “I must say I’m not fond of scratching cats that get scared of clipping,” said Mills. “Most cats seem to accept it if it is done every few weeks so their teeth become white with the trim. I’m often surprised by how much squirrel and rat damage is still left behind, especially if the cat doesn’t get around once they are scared of clipping.”
Extend and Affix Your Nail Scratching Bag – Use a little nail-scratching bag to extend the time it takes for your cat to finish trimming her nails.
Wearing Them All – The most annoying cat is the one that doesn’t use a nail-scratching bag, and both are unfair to the cat. Any hair buildup can be seen on the inside of her nostrils and on her ears, and she can no longer see over them.
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