How to trim a cat’s claws and take care of its paws

 An important part of caring for a cat is grooming its paws and trimming its claws. How to do it right?In the photo: cutting the claws of a cat

How to trim a cat’s claws

Cats should be taught to trim their nails from an early age. To do this, the kitten’s paw pads are regularly massaged so that he is calm about being touched. Then gradually proceed directly to trimming the claws. Start with 1 – 2 nails at a time, after which be sure to praise the cat and caress. The procedure for trimming the claws is carried out in 2 steps:

1. Gently and lightly press on the cat’s paw in the area of ​​uXNUMXbuXNUMXbthe pad so that it releases its claws.
2. Trim the white part of the cat’s claw with a nail cutter. The claw is trimmed to a bend.

Make sure that the blood vessel is not damaged!

 If you accidentally hit a blood vessel, don’t panic. To stop the bleeding, prepare potassium permanganate powder (potassium permanganate) in advance. Take a little powder on a piece of cotton wool or a cotton swab and press it against the claw for a few seconds. The bleeding should stop completely. However, trimming the nails does not relieve the cat of the need to sharpen the claws – after all, this is how the cat removes the dead nail box, so that the claws remain smooth and sharp. Therefore, place scratching posts at home, preferably several. Some owners decide to amputate their claws. You can’t do this! The operation is very painful, and as a result, the cat remains crippled – after all, the first phalanx of the finger is also removed. Most civilized countries have banned this procedure.

How to care for cat paws

1. Check your cat’s paw pads every day to make sure there are no cracks or sores.
2. To keep your cat’s paws clean, wipe them twice a day with a damp cloth. This is important because cats often lick themselves, and litter and dirt stuck to their paws can enter the gastrointestinal tract.