Kitty gets her manicure.

Replacing missing Soft Paw cap on her dew claw. Biscuit is so patient through the whole process. I had to trim the claw then sand away the old glue which is really awkward on that particular claw. Also, working in a Salon, I automatically started doing her claws the way we would do a manicure on a person. Not exactly the way a Veterinarian would show as the proper way to trim a cats claws. Still, she sits like a little lady holding up her paw.

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[freakygirl26]

I will be using soft paws on my cat very soon. what do you do if you can't afford a device for sanding away old glue? it is an absolute necessity? I was blown away by how wonderful and cooperative your kitty was, as well.

[MissBiscuit823]

@freakygirl26 You can scrape off the old glue with your fingernails if there's any left on there. Its just easier and quicker with the Dremel. Lately the caps have been holding so well that when they finally fall off I haven't noticed any glue left over at all. I don't think it's a necessity, I just think it makes my job easier to smooth the nail after trimming and remove any old glue if there is any. You can find the Dremel MiniMite on Amazon for around $22. They make one for use on pets $26.

[MissBiscuit823]

@freakygirl26 If your cat hates the Dremel and refuses to let you use it on it's claws, they are also great to use to sand away the rough dry callouses on your feet. A manicurist taught me that tip years ago. Put a clean sanding tube on it if you use it on yourself. Since cats carry bacteria on their claws don't use the same sanding tube on yourself that you used on the cat. Also don't hold the Dremel in one spot to long as the friction can burn you.

[Tayzerfun]

How does your kitty like the soft paws and do they last a while? I want to try them for my cat, Addie. I'm moving in with my boyfriend who has never had a cat and is very afraid for his furniture.I just hope Addie tolerates a manicure half as well as Biscuit does. lol.

[MissBiscuit823]

@Tayzerfun She doesn't mind the caps at all. I have since gotten a new kitty and apply the caps to her claws also but I have not been able to train her to hold up her paws and work with me like Biscuit does. Fortunately she is very sweet and just sits in my lap and lets me trim her nails and use the Dremmel to sand them and never gives me any trouble. Just be patient and loving and don't force your kitty if it is afraid. It will take you time to get the hang of it.

[missicecreamprincess]

is missbiscuit from pnd the pet app?

[MissBiscuit823]

@Tishieism My cat is very motivated by treats so she was easy to train. My new 3 month old kitty is very different. She's uninterested in treats and I'm having a hard time trying to train her to lift her paw for me. Fortunately she is very docile. Her, I set in my lap like a baby. She lets me trim her nails and never even flinched when I used the Dremel to sand her nails or when I applied the caps. It's easiest when your cat is sleepy. If the cat is agitated it will be unpleasant for you both.

[Tishieism]

@MissBiscuit823 How did you get your cat so used to it?? I just put the tips on my cat's claws tonight for the first time and I'm all scratched up! She had never given me a hard time when I clipped her claws. She seems fine now, playful and content... but she gave a heck of a hard time while I was holding her still to glue to tips...

[evian1230]

@miaangel247 i still think putting rubber things on their nails. just spray them with just a tiny bit of water, or get your hands wet and shake a few drops on them, (not soak them! it should just be drops) they will learn that way.

[miaangel247]

@evian1230

I have one cat and i have trained him not to jump on tables or scratch furniture since he was a kitten! He was trainable but not every cat is. Cats are just like us, they all have different personality's. If my cat keeps scratching the furniture i rather put some rubber things on his nails then get him declawed.