{"id":482617,"date":"2024-02-13T08:23:59","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T13:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/?p=482617"},"modified":"2024-07-04T13:17:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T17:17:58","slug":"cat-pedicure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/cat-health-care\/cat-pedicure\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Pedicures: What’s Involved? Vet-Approved Facts & Explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n <\/span>\n \nOverview<\/a>
\nWhat Is a Pedicure for Cats?<\/a>
\nBenefits & Downfalls<\/a>
\nCan You Give Your Cat a Pedicure at Home?<\/a>
\nIs Nail Trimming Really Necessary?<\/a>
\nHow to Protect Homes from Cat Claws<\/a>
\nShould You Declaw Your Cat?<\/a>
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Our kitties might need a little extra love in the nail department. These lethal murder mittens can do quite a lot of damage. If you\u2019ve shared your home with a feline, you know just how much it can impact your belongings\u2014and yourself!\u00a0 Too long claws can also cause pain and other issues for your cat.<\/p>\n

So, in terms of pet pampering, what\u2019s a pedicure like for cats? Does a cat pedicure involve the same things it does for humans? Or is it just a process where the claws become duller and less equipped for damage? Let\u2019s find out what a cat pedicure entails!<\/p>\n

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Overview of a Cat\u2019s Nails<\/h2>\n
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If you closely examine your cat\u2019s claws, you will notice that the tip is translucent, and the \u201cquick\u201d portion is visible as you look down the nail toward the toe.<\/p>\n

The nail is a translucent portion that is the upper 1\/3 of the claws, roughly. The quick is the darker or pink portion of the nail\u2014which contains blood vessels and nerves. That is why it will bleed vigorously at the quick if you clip too far down.<\/p>\n

It is crucial that you have solid knowledge of where the quick ends\u2014especially if there is trimming involved.<\/p>\n

What Do Cat Claws Do?<\/h3>\n

Cat claws are an incredibly important feature anatomically. They serve many purposes that benefit your cat’s everyday living.<\/p>\n

Cat claws can help with:<\/div>
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