Characteristics of cat claws:

1. There are fat fleshy pads at the bottom of the toes of cat claws, which have a buffering and shock-absorbing effect, allowing cats to walk silently and jump will not be injured.

2. The tips of the claws have very sharp nails, which are curved and can stretch. Cats will retract their claws when walking and resting, and will only extend them when hunting and climbing. .

The functions of cat claws:

1. Cleaning:

Cats spend a lot of time cleaning themselves every day. Not only the typical licking motion, but also repeated scratching. This scratching motion is a key part of your daily cleaning routine: getting rid of itchy skin, removing shed hair and combing out stray body hair.

2. Climbing:

Climbing is the second instinct of cats. No matter how much you punish it, you can't stop it from climbing.

3. Defense:

When facing an enemy, its claws are its defensive weapons. It will wave its claws to protect itself. If it loses its defensive weapons, it usually just It is the pain caused by those small and sharp claws that can make it hover on the edge of life and death.

Methods for trimming cat claws:

1. Soothe the cat’s mood and put the cat in a relaxed state. For example, by touching the cat's paws, you can create a very comfortable environment, allowing the cat to stretch its paws and expose its nails for the owner to trim.

2. Gently grasp the cat’s front paws. If the cat feels uncomfortable and moves, you can wrap it tightly in a towel and gently pull out its paws. Or get a helper to hold it and work on your nails.

3. The cat’s nails are tucked into its scratches. To expose the nails, you can press the front of the paw pad with your thumb and tilt the front of the paw downward.

4. Make sure the cat’s claws are still and then trim the nails. The dark portions of most cat nails contain blood vessels and nerve tissue. Be very careful not to cut too far when cutting your nails.

5. During the process of cutting nails, you should soothe the cat’s mood while cutting. After trimming the claws, you can give the cat a certain reward to establish a good conditioned reflex.

6. If the cat is accidentally cut, quickly soak the bleeding paw in hemostatic powder or cornstarch. If the bleeding lasts for more than 10 minutes, it is recommended to take the cat to the pet hospital.