Claws Of A Cat
This article tells you all everything you wanted to know about your cat's claws, but were afraid to ask . . .
This article tells you all everything you wanted to know about your cat's claws, but were afraid to ask . . .
Regular clipping of your cat's nails is an important part of its grooming routine. With practice, your cat will quickly accept the manicure as a regular part of its lifestyle.
Occasionally a kitten is born with dewclaws on its hind legs. These extra "toes" can pose a problem that should be addressed.
Occasionally, a cat will have two nails coming from a single toe. It has double nails. There are several reasons why double nails might occur, but it usually involves a simple anomaly that occurs during the development of the embryo.
If the trimming of a cat's claws is neglected, the result can be a painful ingrown toenail. This article includes a series of photos showing just what can happen if you fail to cut a kitty's nails.