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How often do you trim your cat's claws? I just trimmed my kitten's two days ago, and I swear they're sharp again already!

Has anyone here tried those toenail caps that you glue on?

>>How often do you trim your cat's claws? I just trimmed my kitten's two days ago, and I swear they're sharp again already!
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>>Has anyone here tried those toenail caps that you glue on?

We usually trim every two weeks or so. Kittens' claws are going to be sharp because they are not fully developed yet, and they are like little needles. I have never tried the caps. They seem like a good idea. But I would be afraid my kitten would get them off and eat them.
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Jaime owned by
Mya the dog
and the cats:Crash, Moxie, Gabby and sometimes Tucker

I was thinking of the caps for my adult cat, who suddenly took a liking to scratching my furniture once I brought the new kitten home...

Tin foil will have to do for now!

>>I was thinking of the caps for my adult cat, who suddenly took a liking to scratching my furniture once I brought the new kitten home...
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>>Tin foil will have to do for now!

Ok... one thing to remember, cats not only scratch to remove the sheath on their claws, but they use it to mark territory with their scent. There are scent glands in their paws that are activated when the cat scratches. Your can't isn't scratching furniture to be contrary, but to tell the kitten that the couch/chair or whatever is "his". Foil, double-sided tape (there is a product called "Sticky Paws" for cats) or even just a throw or cover over the furniture that slips might help stop the furniture scratching. Be sure to provide a good sturdy post or cat tree so the cats do have a positive place to work their claws on - and reward them when they use it.