tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868043333703483044.post409567720766289906..comments2023-10-04T01:56:18.484-07:00Comments on The Little Things: Cats, Fairies, and SupermodelsAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16540136429022445258noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868043333703483044.post-91863847411898557012010-12-01T01:22:46.000-08:002010-12-01T01:22:46.000-08:00Oh, we did that already. It helps, but not breaki...Oh, we did that already. It helps, but not breaking the skin? No way. The cuts just aren't as deep. He is also still able to tear up the carpet and anything he wants, really - he just has to work a bit harder.Amyhttp://www.amymossoff.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868043333703483044.post-29747839846653942302010-11-30T16:40:30.000-08:002010-11-30T16:40:30.000-08:00A suggestion for one of your cat issues: if you ha...A suggestion for one of your cat issues: if you haven't already tried this, you may just want to try trimming your cat's nails once a week. It's *much* easier than putting on the claw caps, and it keeps the nails dull enough that he won't he able to break skin or damage carpet or furniture when he scratches. You can buy cat nail trimmers for a few dollars at any pet store. To trim, just press gently on the paw to extend the claws and trim off the points. Just be careful not to cut to the quick - it'll hurt the cat and he won't cooperate with you in the future.<br>If he isn't used to this, he'll probably fuss and fight the first few times you do it, and it may be a two-person job. (It'll only take a couple of minutes, though.) Judicious use of some kind of food treat or petting after the trimmings should help the cat get into the routine quickly.KLBnoreply@blogger.com