Everyone knows that cats sharpen claws.Unfortunately, purrs do not always choose the right things. Then you need to come up with something to protect your favorite furniture from the claws of your pet. Progress does not stand still, every day they come up with more and more new things that help to deal with a similar problem.
Features
Cat claw pads are a wonder.These caps not only protect the furniture, but also give the claws aesthetic appearance. Covers are made of polypropylene. They are glued with special glue. Caps come in different sizes and colors. You can see bright or transparent overlays on claws for cats. Silicone products are suitable even for a monthly kitten.
As a rule, caps on the claws of cats are sold insets of forty stuff. Plus comes with a tube of glue and instructions. One pack should be enough for up to six months. Note that at first the kitten may begin to protest, try to remove the attachments, but over time he will get used to this kind of "manicure".
Silicone lining for cat claws areAn excellent alternative to claw removal. As a result of surgical intervention, the animal will feel defenseless, it is possible that he will be disturbed mentally. In the caps, the cat will feel exactly the same as without them, only the sofa will remain safe and sound, and the hands - without scratches.
Производители этих изделий заявляют, что клей, which is used for fixing, is non-toxic and hypoallergenic. For the first time, the claws of a cat need to be worn very carefully. How to do it? We will now tell.
We do a manicure
- Fitting.Take the kitten on your hands, stroke, calm. After that, with your index finger and thumb, squeeze the pad, release the claw, which you need to carefully put on the attachment. Ensure that it completely covers the surface of the claw.
- Trimming. If a cat has long claws, then they need to be trimmed slightly (a millimeter by two, not more). Do not make them too short, as the caps will not hold back then.
- Training. Take the cap, fill it with 1/3 glue. Manufacturers advise simultaneously fill all ten tips.
- Gluing.Let out one claw one at a time and put on caps. Each nozzle press for ten seconds so that it fits well. After that, even for ten minutes, hold the animal in your arms so that the caps stick securely.
Owners Tips
- Change the claws for cats need twice a month.
- At the end of the month they may fall off. This process is natural, as the claws of the cat grow.
- You can stick these products only on the frontlimbs, if you plan to protect furniture in this way. Do you want the cat not to scratch? Then on the front and on the hind limbs stick.
Claws for cats: myths and reality
Now we analyze the most frequently asked questions about this. Let us define what is reality and what is fiction.
Is it true that the lining does not deliver the animalinconvenience? If you watch cats, you know how important claws are for them. Thanks to them, the purring can be held on slippery surfaces, clinging to objects during sharp movements. Without using claws, the cat will not be able to climb higher. In addition, she risks falling and getting some kind of injury. Moreover, even silicone tips change the gait and setting of the paws, because the pet does not have the opportunity to draw the claws, that is, it cannot give the foot a natural position. Of course, such a situation is uncomfortable, and sometimes even pain. In addition, the cat does not have the opportunity to scratch normally. She cannot brush her ears or teeth using claws.
It is believed that the nozzles on the claws of a cat, no matter what material they are made of, are absolutely safe.
On the one hand, it is, but on the other - stillmay have problems. The paws of cat paws sweat, and the glands that are located between the fingers release fat — this all flows down under the nozzles and begins to rot there. The result is a favorable environment for the development of pathogenic bacteria.
Due to the fact that the animal can not hide the claws, fingers can break when the cat inaccurately lands after jumping.
If there are people in the family who do not possessstrong nervous system, caps on the claws can cause discontent. When the pet moves on the floor where there is no carpet, the nozzles will knock or produce a nasty creak. If the animal is actively playing, then the clatter will be breathtaking.
Is it true that high-quality linings last from 3 to 6 months?
If the pet has a sedentary lifestyle, thenCats on the claws of cats will hold about a month or two. On active animal products last a week, maximum two. Nervous and active cats can very quickly remove nozzles from claws.
Saving
Now let's talk about savings.For a standard set, which consists of forty nozzles and glue, you need to give 350 rubles. These caps will be enough for two times, if you want to completely "shod" the cat. For this amount, you can buy a scratching post, which, of course, will last longer.
Time
Now let's talk about time. Of course, the use of claw claws for cats is really easier than to teach an animal to claw.
These nozzles are rather useful.temporary solution than permanent accessory. For example, if you plan to lead a pet to a veterinarian, but he is so aggressive that he will not allow a stranger to touch himself.
A small conclusion
Now you know what claw pads are.cats Feedback from owners is usually positive. Such devices really help to save furniture from claws of pets. If you have a similar problem, then attachments to the claws of the cat will be useful to you, but still you should not abuse them.
