Do you also like to stroke cats’ fluffy coats, soft bodies, charming tails, and plum blossom feet like marshmallows? Then when you play with the small pads on the soles of cats’ feet, you notice the hair on their soles. Is it longer? Is it shorter? Or... in short, it’s time to take care of it!

Does cat’s foot hair need to be trimmed?

Must! Too long cat foot hair not only causes a lot of inconveniences, such as being unable to brake in an emergency, but may also allow diseases to "take advantage of the situation."

If you happen to be a lazy or fat cat, too long foot hair will make it inconvenient for them to perform the "important task" of licking their fur, and they will often neglect to clean their foot hair. Over time, long foot hair can easily harbor dirt and become a breeding ground for bacteria, leading to inflammation of the cat's toes and nails. In severe cases, it may develop into "onychomycosis" or paronychia, seriously affecting the cat's movements. daily life.

What are the benefits of trimming cat’s feet?

First of all, for cats, in hot summer, the pads are a great tool to dissipate heat and sweat.

Secondly, cat foot pads have an anti-slip effect. If the foot hair is too long, it is easy to slip or sprain during running. It may even cause more serious consequences because it cannot stop the car while running, especially If your home has slippery floors such as wood or tiles, you need to trim your foot hair regularly.

In addition, the cat's foot hair can easily be stained with bacteria or parasite eggs when the cat is walking (if there are cockroaches in the home, it is easy to be stained with parasite eggs), and the cat will lick the bacteria and parasite eggs into it when cleaning its paws. The belly is also harmful to the cat’s health.

Finally, trim the cat's feet regularly so that the cat is less likely to take litter out of the litter box and ensure the hygiene of the home environment.

When is the best time to trim a cat’s feet?

Cats can also be trimmed into long-haired and short-haired cats. Long-haired cats need to be trimmed more frequently than short-haired cats. For short-haired cats, you can insist on this once in a while. If you find that the cat's foot hair is too long, just trim it a little; if it is a long-haired cat, try to check the foot hair once a week and trim it frequently to avoid excessively long foot hair. .

How to trim a cat’s feet?

The first thing is the toes. Use small scissors to trim the hair on the toes to the length that can cover the nails, so that they can be used when walking.When walking, the tip of the hair just touches the ground.

Then use clippers to trim the hair growing between the toes into a natural round shape.

Next is the front legs. You can first use a wooden comb to straighten the hair, and then use small scissors to cut off the long hair. In order to make it look more natural, don't cut them all to the same length. Adjust the trimming length appropriately according to the outline of the leg.

Finally, there are the hind legs. If the hair on the hind legs grows too long, it will give people a heavy feeling. Just use clippers to trim it into a natural shape. But be careful not to cut too much and pay attention to the overall balance.

When trimming the cat's feet, be careful not to injure the cat. If the owner is really inexperienced, for the safety of the cat, it is best to send it to a pet shop for trimming!

If you accidentally cut the cat, don’t panic. If the wound is small, just stop the bleeding and disinfect the cat in time. However, it will be difficult to cut its feet in the future. If the wound is deep, it is best for the owner to take it to the hospital for treatment to avoid infection.