When Frank, a newly adopted house cat, went six months without a nail trim, his owner began to notice the consequences—snagged furniture, scratched arms, and a very frustrated feline. The price of a ...

More and more people are keeping cats’ indoors for their safety — yay! But that also means Tiger will need his claws trimmed, since they won’t get filed down naturally. So now that we know we need to ...

I’m 85 years old and my 20-year-old cat, “Madge,” has been with me since she was just six weeks old. A few weeks ago I noticed her walking gingerly as if she were tip-toeing across hot coals. I ...

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“First cats jump and propel themselves with their rump and hind limbs,” Lampa said. “Then they anchor with their claws – which are like grappling hooks. Domestic cats actually have sharper claws than ...

Can’t get your cat to sit still for a nail trim? Veterinarians and cat-grooming pros share why claw care matters—and how to do it without the stress. Plus, are cat nail caps safe? Trimming your cat's ...

Cats are meticulous groomers, usually handling their hygiene like little pros. But there’s one grooming task they can’t quite manage on their own - trimming their nails. While it might feel ...