Many humans who live with cats seem to feel it is necessary
to declaw their loving friend. We don’t look at things in the house in the same
way you humans do but we can be taught to use a scratching post if we are
provided with one. Then we will leave your precious thing alone (and remember
our claws are precious to us.) If you do remove the claws of your kitty please
remember that claws are our main source of defense so you will need to give
your friend an extra amount of protection.
There are some things humans do not understand about our
claws. They are not like your finger and toe nails. First off our claws are
attached to the bone in our feet so damage to our claws can impact
the adjacent bony structures. Cat claws contain blood vessels and nerves so if
you try to clip them please be careful not to go to deep. Our paws are much
more sensitive under normal conditions then human hands and feet so it can be
difficult for humans to treat painful claw conditions without our reacting
unfavorably.
Because of rapidly dividing cells in the nail bed there is
a greater chance of developing aggressive cancer cells there. Limping, loss of
a claw, or a swollen toe can often be signs that something may be more amiss
then a simple injury. Please keep tabs on your kitty friends claws and paws.
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Interesting blog!
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