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cat claws
My brother-in-law said I needed to trim my cats claws. Do cats normally need this done?
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I had two sister cats, and one's claws were always like needles, while the other had more 'normal' claws.
I cannot have her sit on my lap with those claws, since it hurts too much, even through jeans.
So we clip her claws regularly.
She uses a scratching post, too, and goes out, but I think she does it on purpose.. ;o)
Check this out it shows you how and if needed a restraint system if needed, this is info only what you do with it is up to you, I always trim my cats claws, since they did not go outside, if your does watch to make sure they are not getting too long, like Why?? said.
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/cat_nails.asp
from a college of Vet medicine, here in the USA.