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iStockphoto.com / Lee IngramSince dogs are unable to verbalize what they are really thinking, there are nonverbal cues that we can learn from and respond to accordingly.More >> Since dogs are unable to verbalize what they are really thinking, there are nonverbal cues that we can learn from and respond to accordingly.More >>
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If caring for your cat has heavily interfered with everyday aspects of your life, you may be obsessed.More >> If caring for your cat has heavily interfered with everyday aspects of your life, you may be obsessed.More >> Cats tend to be bored most of the day, sitting around your home with easy access to food. You need to increase your pet's mental stimulation and physical exercise to help your pet lose weight.More >> Cats tend to be bored most of the day, sitting around your home with easy access to food. You need to increase your pet's mental stimulation and physical exercise to help your pet lose weight.More >> In recent years, veterinarians have stepped in to provide a quick, cost-effective place on the Internet for owners to have their questions answered and get solid advice no matter the time of the day.More >> In recent years, veterinarians have stepped in to provide a quick, cost-effective place on the Internet for owners to have their questions answered and get solid advice no matter the time of the day.More >> To ensure that your cat lives a long and healthy life (or nine), check out these five easy steps promoting feline wellness.More >> To ensure that your cat lives a long and healthy life (or nine), check out these five easy steps promoting feline wellness.More >> Cats can quickly become very attached to you, which may lead to separation anxiety.More >> Cats can quickly become very attached to you, which may lead to separation anxiety.More >>
These days, it's not unusual for our feline companions to reach their late teens or even their twenties, but they need lots of love and care from us to do so. As cats get older, their claws often become thickened, and dirt, hair, and kitty litter may become trapped underneath them. Because of both this thickening and an elderly cat's decreased activity, it is sometimes difficult for cats to shed their claws properly, and they need help from us -- their caregivers and veterinarians. It is probably a good idea to have your veterinarian check your cat's claws and trim them. Ask him or her to show you how to trim them properly, and then begin examining and trimming them every 2 to 4 weeks.
A couple of hints: Use a new sharp nail trimmer; a dull one will only split and crack an older cat's claws, causing them to bleed and exposing them to infection. Also, be especially gentle when restraining your cat and when handling his toes; older cats might be slightly stiff or arthritic. And be sure to give him some special attention after the trimming!
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