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getagrip_already

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8. maybe a good dose of catnip before trimming?

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Tue Jun 18, 2024, 08:14 AM

Jun 2024

might just alter his mood a bit... never know?

Otherwise a pad of some sort. kevlar probably wouldn't work any better than cotton, but leather or rubber would be ok, even a thin piece.

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Gryff has developed a habit that I really need to change, for my own well being [View all] Siwsan Jun 2024 OP

I've pondered Kevlar too EYESORE 9001 Jun 2024 #1

I'm fortunate that my cat does not pounce on to me and about the only time she gets into my lap is when I return from TexasTowelie Jun 2024 #2

During warm weather I fold up a couple of plush blankets and put them at the foot of the bed Siwsan Jun 2024 #3

Patches grew up to be so big his paws are as big as my hand practically, and his claws are like fishhooks Walleye Jun 2024 #4

I knew of a similar problem that was solved. raging moderate Jun 2024 #5

You can buy those tiny claw covers in a pet store or online. ShazzieB Jun 2024 #11

I am currently working on trimming my cat's claws nuxvomica Jun 2024 #6

I once had a huge cat who'd do that. ChazInAz Jun 2024 #7

maybe a good dose of catnip before trimming? getagrip_already Jun 2024 #8

You know what might work? 2naSalit Jun 2024 #9

At the recommendation of our vet, we have started using a muzzle... 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 #10

I tried that muzzle on my cat because she wouldn't let me trim her claws Ocelot II Jun 2024 #12

I had seen the muzzle work on our cat during one of her vet visits, so I knew... 3catwoman3 Jun 2024 #14

Maybe the vet would give you some gabapentin to calm him down Ocelot II Jun 2024 #13