Tip 1: How does the cat's claw removal procedure go?
Tip 1: How does the cat's claw removal procedure go?
Oniectomy, or surgery forremoval of claws in a cat, is currently very popular, as it avoids problems with expensive furniture. However, the procedure is very painful and harmful for the cats themselves.
Very many veterinary clinics in Russia are conductingonyectomy. Most often this operation is asked to make the owners of the animal, which begins to scratch and tear the woven and leather furniture. The operation seems to cat owners to be a simple and easy solution to a problem, but in reality it can forever change an animal, making it an invalid. Biologically, the cat's claws are the terminal phalanges of the fingers. With surgical removal of the claws, the veterinarian actually removes the phalanx of the fingers, depriving the cat of important parts of the body, by which it not only clings to various surfaces while moving, but can protect itself during the attack. This becomes especially important if the animal is not constantly kept at home, but it also happens to be a dacha or has the opportunity to go out into the street.
Operating Process
Technically, the operation is carried out under a commonanesthesia, which in itself is harmful to the health of any animal. The operation is quite complicated and can lead to unpleasant consequences in the form of severe bleeding and the introduction of pathogens into the open wound. The postoperative period can be delayed for several weeks: from which the animal should be kept in a special collar for at least 10 days, so as not to comb and lick the wounds. If the veterinarian is unprofessional, the claws can start to grow anew, but at the same time inside the foot, wounding the cat and causing severe pain.Effects of claw removal
In addition to the strongest transferred stress,onyectomy leads to such consequences as the curvature of the spine (due to the amputation of the claws, the center of gravity in the cat changes and, as a consequence, the manner of movement), the appearance of arthritis, constant pain in the paws. Postoperative changes will concern not only the physiological condition of the cat. The mental health of the animal will be disrupted forever, since claws are not just part of the cat's body, but its most basic natural defense. Deprived of its most powerful weapons, a cat can never feel safe even in a city apartment, as claws help not only cope with enemies, but also jump, run, coordinate with movement. Chances are great that the operated animal can become nervous, apathetic, stop experiencing attachment to the owner. Very often, devoid of claws and embittered animals begin to bite all members of the family to express their emotions.Tip 2: How to trim a cat's claws
Often in front of the owners of domestic cats risesa question: whether it is necessary to shear a claw? Many do not want to do this for fear of inflicting pain on the cat. And in general, in nature, after all, no one cuts their claws. Yes, wild cats do not need it. They have their claws themselves, in a natural way. But if we talk about domestic, such a procedure they need.
You will need
- - claw or trimmer;
- - tonic;
- - hydrogen peroxide;
- - clean cloth;
- - talcum powder.
Instructions
1
Domestic cats are inactive, rarely on the street. This leads to the fact that their claws do not grind off, become too long and can even twist and stab into the finger pad.
2
Cats claws are not cut "under the root". They have a sensitive area with nerve endings and blood vessels. If your pet has light claws, you will easily notice it. It has a pink color. Trim the claw by 2 mm from it. Otherwise, you will cause the cat pain. Probably, the bleeding will open.
3
For clipping the claws, specialtools - claw cutter or guillotine type trimmer. Use for this purpose, their tweezers for nails is not worth it. In addition, they can slip and injure your pet's paw. A wrongly clipped claw can exfoliate. You also need a tonic to wipe them before cutting.
4
Cats do not like the procedure of haircuts. It is best to teach them to her from an early age. Sit the animal on your knees with your back to yourself so that you feel comfortable. Hold with your elbow. Wipe each claw with tonic. Holding the cat by the paw, gently press the knuckle on top of the joint with your thumb to reveal the claw.
5
Look at it at the skylight to determine wherethe blood vessel ends. If the cat's claws are dark, and it's difficult to see something, cut it a little to avoid damaging the sensitive area. You need to cut from the top down. The tool should be placed perpendicular to the claw, so that it does not exfoliate.
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After cutting, trim the claws with a nail file toNail and treat with hydrogen peroxide. Treat your pet with some kind of delicacy. If you still hurt the vessel, and bleeding starts, apply a clean cloth, and then sprinkle with talcum powder. Mowing claws should become a regular procedure, but not too frequent - 1 time in 2 weeks is enough.
Tip 3: How to care for the claws of a domestic cat
Small kogotochki your petcan bring great inconvenience: it's a spoiled view of home furniture, and scratches on your skin, and an unpleasant scratching sound at night. How to prevent such trouble?
The radical method in this case isan onyectomy, or an operation to remove claws, performed under anesthesia. The animal is extremely difficult to tolerate such a procedure. Therefore, more humane, although requiring regularity, is considered a normal cat manicure, or, simply, pruning claws. Trimming claws will require you to prepare special tools - tweezers, or special cohorters - and some dexterity. Cats, as a rule, are not enthusiastic about this procedure, so it is important to be able to keep your pet in such a way that it does not slip out and, moreover, does not bite you or scratch you. The most violent people recommend wrapping a towel. It is much more convenient to perform such manipulations together, when one holds the cat, and the second directly processes the claws. The most important thing in this procedure is not to damage the pulp, otherwise it will start to bleed. The pulp can be determined by the pinkish color. For convenience, you need to press on the cushion, so that the claws become fully visible, and cut off the upper sharp part of the claw. The regularity of the trimming is about once every 3-4 weeks. Do not forget to cook something delicious for your pet, to finish clipping, smooth the pet has an unpleasant impression.
Tip 4: How to cut nails in puppies
When a small puppy appears in the family,hosts a lot of problems associated with caring for him. And if the food and toilet is easy to understand, the question of how to cut the claws of a puppy is more complicated.
You will need
- - Nail clippers, grinding file.
Instructions
1
Plant the dog on your knees, with one hand, take the paw, fixing the position of the body with your elbow. The puppy should not move, otherwise during clipping the claws can injure the paw.
2
The claw is divided into two parts. Extreme is not equipped with blood vessels and is cut without pain. Therefore, it is very important to trim the claw in the area where the vessels are absent. On a white claw, this is not difficult, it is more difficult when the puppies' claws are dark. If the experience of processing claws is absent, it is better to contact the veterinarian.
3
Carry out the procedure for pruning after bathing. So the nails will be softer, and working with them is easier. If the claw was still injured when cutting and blood is visible, then it must be stopped, pressing a cotton swab dipped in alcohol.
4
After clipping the claws on the first paw, proceedto the second. With successive movements of the claw, remove the animal from the claws, not forgetting the last finger, called the profitable one. He does not participate in walking, but an overgrown claw can cause inconvenience to the dog.
5
You can just cut your claws puppy, but professional care includes andgrinding. To do this, each claw is sharpened with a nail file. The procedure is not very pleasant for the dog, but it completely avoids the possibility of injuries. Claws become smooth and smooth from all sides.
Tip 5: How to shave a cat's claws
Cat's claws were conceived by nature as a meansfor hunting and protecting the animal from external enemies, but when living a pet in an ordinary apartment they can give the owners a lot of trouble. In order to not have to worry about the puffs left on the curtains, or ripped furniture, it is easier to regularly cut the claws of the cat.
You will need
- - claws;
- - File.
Instructions
1
While the owner does not have enough experience of suchit is best to carry out the procedure together. One person will reliably hold the animal, not allowing the cat to escape or bite the second master, who will clip the claws.
2
After the position of the cat is securefixed, take his paw in the hand and lightly press on the base of the cushion, from the base of which the claw grows. From this action the pet will release claws forward.
3
Take a special coagulum, sold inshops specializing in animal products, and carefully cut the sharpest part of the claw 1-2 mm long. Only that part of the claw that is transparent and does not have dark veins of blood vessels inside is cut off.
4
Cut the place of the cut with a nail file, so that the claw becomes smooth.
