Tips on How to Cut Cat's Paw

MASSAPEDIA NEWS - Cats claw is one of the anatomy that is essential for cats. Cats use claws for hunting and self defense tool. In addition to the cat claws are useful as an instrument of social signals, by giving the claw marks on certain permukanaan as a sign that it is territorial. This habit is what sometimes makes us as catlovers bit stressed. Although in the house cats often scratch the surface of our furniture, not as a sign of its territory, but due to the cat's claw continues to grow in layers and cats need to remove the outer layers of the claw is outdated.

Cut the cat's claw is a little bit difficult, sometimes the cat rebellious when we want to cut his paws. Though cut off a cat's claws are very important for the health of the cats while protecting cats, us and also the furniture in our homes. This time I will give you tips on how to cut the cat's claws.

Start Since the Cats Still Small

One of the best ways to teach the cat to be comfortable in the process of cutting claws is to get used since the cat was little. If we start from the cat's claws cut small, so when the cat is already an adult he will get used and enjoyed the process of cutting claws. In addition, the kitten has not mastered the optimal use of his claws, so it will be easier to cut.

Teach In Cats To Receive and Enjoy claws Cutting Process

The key to teaching so that the cat receives to cut paws is patience. Plan at least a month prior to accustom the cat held his foot. Depending on the personality of the cat, sometimes there is a cat wants to cut all its claws in one occasion, but there is also a cat who would only cut in one leg or even just a few claws only on one occasion. So do not force the cat to accept cut claws around his legs in just one occasion only.

The best time to cut the cat's claw is when he is relaxing or drowsy. Never cut a cat's claws when under stress or during active play.

Step One: Persiapkkan All Equipment

Nail Scissors / Clipper

There are many types of clipper for cats are available in pethsop-pet store. But it is recommended to use a clipper shaped like scissors. Always replace clipper us regularly, especially after seen the knife has been dulled. A dull knife will give more pressure on sensitive cat's claw, so it will make a cat uncomfortable and stressful

Treats / Snack Specials for Cats

What treats or snacks that we can give to the cat, depending on your child's favorite cat. There are various flavors and forms of cat snacks available in the market, we can provide a cat which we liked. Snack only we provide during the process of cutting claw cats only

Step Two: Cat Foot Massage

Either our cats are still little cat or an adult, the first step we have to do is accustom the cat to hold her feet. Teach your cat that letting her feet held, then the cat will get a snack or tasty treats.

To begin, gather all treats / snacks in small glasses. Furthermore, we take the cat to a quiet place, a place where the cat will feel comfortable. Choose the one time where the cat feels sleepy and relaxed. Always avoid places and situations when cutting the cat's claws:

- Never cut it where the cat can see birds or other wildlife

- Never cut in front of a cat or other pet

- Never cut near the window where the other cats can be seen crossing

- Never cut shortly after the cats play

- Do not cut in immediately after the cat been in a fight with a cat or other animal. Wait for the first three to four hours.

Once we had chosen a place from which to cut the claws of the cat, sit and lap was our cat. If the cats we love caressed, stroked the cat was little. If we are one with the right hand, then pick up on one of the front legs of the cat with our left hand. Put the feet of the cat gently between your index finger, middle finger and thumb, and start massaging.

Try massaging no more than three count. If the cat tries to pull his leg, do not react with clamping or forcibly pull his leg. Instead, follow the movement of the feet of the cat and try our hand remains in contact with the cat feet. After the count of three, try gently tap your feet to the cat paws appear. Calculate for three seconds, then release the cat feet and immediately give him treats / snacks cat. Repeat these steps until the cat accustomed held and handled his legs.