You never have cat, do you? Because they will scratch whatever they feels like. Why stick to one pole/board when the whole house is their scratching post? Trim them nail often, it also allow you to play with them without getting injured.
I’ve actually had a lot of cats. Literally never needed to trim their nails. I guess we’ve got different ideas on how to look after cats. Each to their own.
I guess you’re lucky? It’s really nothing to do with “idea”, all but one of my 4 cats is actively destroying my sofa no matter what i do, but I mean if you don’t mind them destroy your furnitures or have no issue with them scratching something you don’t want them to scratch, sure, go for it.
Agree with you. Despite this being stressful to the pet, it is necessary to avoid possible damage from the cat. The only exception is if cat is allowed to go outside. Then it is better to leave them so that it can climb the tree or anything else when is chased by dogs or whoever else.
For most cats, untrimmed nails are not dangerous. They naturally shed the outer layer, and will instinctively scratch stuff to help the shedding process along.
As cats get older, this shedding process slows down, so some cats start having issues with overgrown nails. That is an issue, that does require trimming their nails to treat.
If your cat does not have an issue with overgrown nails, the reason to trim them is for you, as it also fills them. If you have a kitten, it is a good idea to trim them regularly so they grow up used to it and don’t have problems getting them trimmed if it becomes necessary in the future.
You never have cat, do you? Because they will scratch whatever they feels like. Why stick to one pole/board when the whole house is their scratching post? Trim them nail often, it also allow you to play with them without getting injured.
I’ve actually had a lot of cats. Literally never needed to trim their nails. I guess we’ve got different ideas on how to look after cats. Each to their own.
I guess you’re lucky? It’s really nothing to do with “idea”, all but one of my 4 cats is actively destroying my sofa no matter what i do, but I mean if you don’t mind them destroy your furnitures or have no issue with them scratching something you don’t want them to scratch, sure, go for it.
Good for you that you have got cats that actually use scratching poles.
Agree with you. Despite this being stressful to the pet, it is necessary to avoid possible damage from the cat. The only exception is if cat is allowed to go outside. Then it is better to leave them so that it can climb the tree or anything else when is chased by dogs or whoever else.
For most cats, untrimmed nails are not dangerous. They naturally shed the outer layer, and will instinctively scratch stuff to help the shedding process along.
As cats get older, this shedding process slows down, so some cats start having issues with overgrown nails. That is an issue, that does require trimming their nails to treat.
If your cat does not have an issue with overgrown nails, the reason to trim them is for you, as it also fills them. If you have a kitten, it is a good idea to trim them regularly so they grow up used to it and don’t have problems getting them trimmed if it becomes necessary in the future.