Many cat owners wonder how to properly care for their pet's claws.
And if the presence of a scratching post is mandatory for every apartment where a clawed pet lives, then questions may arise about the need to trim the cat's claws.
Let's figure out how often you need to arm yourself with nippers to rid your pet of his formidable weapon.
How often to trim claws
A cat's claws are completely renewed once every 3 months. That is why a cat constantly scratches various rough surfaces - this is how it helps to renew its formidable weapon.
If a cat's claws are too long, they may become a big nuisance later on.
The animal will cling to all surfaces when walking, and in particularly advanced cases, the claws may begin to flake and dig into the animal’s paw pads.
Therefore, it is important to inspect the animal's paws from time to time and to take up manicure tools when they become too long.
The frequency of the procedure is individual, but it should not be done more than once a week. In general, experts recommend trimming a cat's claws once every 2-3 weeks.
