Cat Claws

[Patsycat]

I have just moved into a new apartment and my cats cannot get out. I have noticed that the female is catching her claws on everything and she stresses out alot. I have bought them a scratching post thing but they seem to prefer the couch!! Is it possible for me to clip their claws or should i take them to the vet? Obviously this will fall into the category of "How to give your cat a pill" and will need at least three people to partake therein.

The pic is Jimmy.

Sorry, seem to have posted this twice - i really do need to get more computer literate!!

Edited July 16, 2006 by Patsycat

[sbk]

Thats ok, I deleted the other one for you

In the US I saw plastic caps for cat claws, maybe you could get someone to mail them to you? My mom said she heard from her vet that they work quite well.

[geoffphuket]

I have just moved into a new apartment and my cats cannot get out. I have noticed that the female is catching her claws on everything and she stresses out alot. I have bought them a scratching post thing but they seem to prefer the couch!! Is it possible for me to clip their claws or should i take them to the vet? Obviously this will fall into the category of "How to give your cat a pill" and will need at least three people to partake therein.

The pic is Jimmy.

Sorry, seem to have posted this twice - i really do need to get more computer literate!!

It's no problem cutting your cats claws, I do it all the time to mine to stop her scratching my 8 month old son who just won't leave her alone. Use ordinary nail clippers but be sure to only take the sharp tips off her nails, don't get too carried away.

[Patsycat]

Thanks, i shall try that. it just seems to be a waste of money to take her to the vet, but i hate to see her in distress.

Thanks sbk, i am still new at this forum posting thang!!