Really Laid Back

I remember Oscar, shiney. He's definately a permanent lodger. Right at home.

cheers

 

Cat Heaven!!

 

OSCAR'S DREAMS...

 

Hi Shiney looks like Oscar is quiet at home now,looks like he is in 7th heaven:thumb:

 

Oh, he's lovely, Shiney!

Go on, admit that you love him and that you think of him as your cat. Don't keep saying that it is only Mrs Shiney who does.

 

Shiney why have you trimmed his nails?:eek: In all the years I have kept cats I have never ever trimmed their claws. apart from Lucky who develpoed curly nails aged 21 1/2 years.

They need them sharp to be able to catch their prey:confused:

 

:o Gulity as charged Kandy!

Hope Shiney doesn't mind me jumping in here...

I'm afraid I suggested it as Mrs Shiney was concerned about a few overly long claws which he had developed. I have seen plenty of cases of older cats who's claws grow too long and curl back into the pad and actually in-grow into the pad causing pain and infection and eventually lameness on the affected paw. Claws that get too long can also cause problems with snagging and getting torn from the nail bed causing problems there too. Most younger cats can keep their claws maintained fine, but some older cats who get less mobile need a helping hand keeping their claws at a healthy length.

I always cut the claws on my cats regularly. It makes cuddling them a more comfortable experience, stops the aforementioned ingrowing problem and does help reduce the amount of collateral damage the couches and carpets suffer. They all are outdoor cats and it does not appear to curtail their outdoor activities too much - I only clip off the tips and believe me they grow back and sharpen VERY quickly!

 

Hi CM,yes I see what you mean and have read about other people cutting their cats nails to save the furniture and thinking about it I did have to cut the nails of our 21 1/2year old cat in the last few years before she died because they had started to curl round due to age and ill use because in the end she lost interest in hunting,which at that age any cat would I should think.

Because Shiney has said on here that Oscar catches birds and rabbits then it wouldn't matter how many times the claws were cut as you say they will soon grow back again.There would be no way that my two would sit still for two seconds to have their claws cut.Mr Kandy and I would soon be covered in blood if we tried:D

 

She looks lovely
You take your life into your own hands trying to stroke the stomach of our cat - she wraps all four feet (claws out) and teeth around your hand :eek:

 

He's lovely!