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candy93 (27)   ranked 2,402 out of 5,815 in cats 4 years ago

to make their claws strong or the claws are very itchy.

 

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dawnald (24268) response was accepted on 4/17/2008.
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1. myLot reputation of 77/100. myklj999 (7218)   4 years ago

Short and simple answer; for the same reason you use fingernail clippers.


myLot reputation of 77/100. myklj999 (7218)  4 years ago

And here's the long version:

"Cats are the only animals who walk directly on their claws, not on their paws. It would be like humans walking on the tips of their fingers. Getting around on tiptoe, called digitigrade, is a particularly useful feature when it comes to moving at high speeds. Being the great hunter that they are, they need to keep this skill very sharp. Contrary to popular belief, manicuring their nails on your furniture is not out of malice or sharpening the claws. Cats are tearing off the ragged edges of the sheaths of their talons when scratching. All year long, they shed their claws to expose new sharp ones beneath. Claws aren't just for protection. They are responsible for the cat's exquisite balance and amazing feats such as climbing, stretching, running, and grooming. Declawing not only physically afflicts a cat, but he is also psychologically anguished, deprived of his only defense and one of his most versatile tools for survival."

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2. myLot reputation of 96/100. dawnald (24268)   ranked 14 out of 5,815 in cats   4 years ago

They need to sharpen their claws. Unfortunately, furniture seems to be very attractive to them. More attractive than scratching posts! I've had to keep my cat's claws clipped and put sticky tape on his favorite parts of the sofa to try and save it! Fortunately he likes the old crummy sofa with the cover better than the nice one!

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3. myLot reputation of 96/100. luvstochat (6696)   ranked 159 out of 5,815 in cats   4 years ago

I always heard they scrath their claws to sharpen them. I got my kitties a scratching post so they can sharpen there claws on it. Sometime when they walk across you there nails dig in I might buy some kitty finger nail clippers as I don't want to declaw them.

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4. myLot reputation of 99/100. scarlet_woman (11395)   ranked 12 out of 5,815 in cats   4 years ago

mainly to help shed the old claws.
i usually see outdoor cats using tree trunks for the same reason.9 times out of ten they'll stick to a scratching post indoors,but there's always one that'll aim for the furniture anyways.

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