{"id":151940,"date":"2022-07-11T15:44:30","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:44:30","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:44:30","slug":"what-is-a-kitty-cap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a kitty cap?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#What_is_a_kitty_cap\" title=\"What is a kitty cap?\">What is a kitty cap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#Are_Kitty_caps_cruel\" title=\"Are Kitty caps cruel?\">Are Kitty caps cruel?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#How_long_do_Kitty_caps_stay_on\" title=\"How long do Kitty caps stay on?\">How long do Kitty caps stay on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#Is_it_safe_to_put_nail_caps_on_kittens\" title=\"Is it safe to put nail caps on kittens?\">Is it safe to put nail caps on kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#How_do_you_use_kitty_caps\" title=\"How do you use kitty caps?\">How do you use kitty caps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#How_do_you_get_kitty_caps_off\" title=\"How do you get kitty caps off?\">How do you get kitty caps off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#Can_claw_caps_hurt_cats\" title=\"Can claw caps hurt cats?\">Can claw caps hurt cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#Can_nail_caps_hurt_cats\" title=\"Can nail caps hurt cats?\">Can nail caps hurt cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#Are_cat_nail_caps_easy_to_put_on\" title=\"Are cat nail caps easy to put on?\">Are cat nail caps easy to put on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#Can_you_put_caps_on_kittens_nails\" title=\"Can you put caps on kittens nails?\">Can you put caps on kittens nails?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#How_do_you_apply_kitten_nail_caps\" title=\"How do you apply kitten nail caps?\">How do you apply kitten nail caps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#How_do_you_put_a_cap_on_a_cat\" title=\"How do you put a cap on a cat?\">How do you put a cap on a cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#How_do_you_change_a_cats_nail_caps\" title=\"How do you change a cat&#8217;s nail caps?\">How do you change a cat&#8217;s nail caps?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#How_do_you_open_a_kitty_caps_adhesive\" title=\"How do you open a kitty caps adhesive?\">How do you open a kitty caps adhesive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#How_do_Soft_Paws_come_off\" title=\"How do Soft Paws come off?\">How do Soft Paws come off?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#Are_claw_caps_safe_for_cats\" title=\"Are claw caps safe for cats?\">Are claw caps safe for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#What_happens_if_a_cat_swallows_a_nail_cap\" title=\"What happens if a cat swallows a nail cap?\">What happens if a cat swallows a nail cap?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#How_Long_Can_cats_wear_claw_covers\" title=\"How Long Can cats wear claw covers?\">How Long Can cats wear claw covers?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#Is_it_safe_to_put_nail_caps_on_cats\" title=\"Is it safe to put nail caps on cats?\">Is it safe to put nail caps on cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#How_do_I_get_my_cats_nail_caps_to_stay_on\" title=\"How do I get my cat&#8217;s nail caps to stay on?\">How do I get my cat&#8217;s nail caps to stay on?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-kitty-cap\/#When_can_you_put_nail_caps_on_cats\" title=\"When can you put nail caps on cats?\">When can you put nail caps on cats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_kitty_cap\"><\/span>What is a kitty cap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kitty Caps Nail Caps for Cats, Multiple Sizes &#8211; <b>Cat Claw Covers in Hot Purple  Hot Pink &#8211; Safe, Stylish  Humane Alternative to Declawing &#8211; Stops Snags and Scratches, Cat Claw Caps. Brand: Kitty Caps.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Kitty_caps_cruel\"><\/span>Are Kitty caps cruel?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nope. <\/b><b>It just makes their claws dull so they can&#8217;t do any real damage. But, you&#8217;ll find plenty of people on the internet telling you that nail caps are cruel, seem like mutilation, and are generally silly-looking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_Kitty_caps_stay_on\"><\/span>How long do Kitty caps stay on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>four to six weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_put_nail_caps_on_kittens\"><\/span>Is it safe to put nail caps on kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are nail caps safe for cats? According to Mary Molloy, animal behavior counselor and founder of Nirvana Tails in NYC<b>yes, absolutely. [The caps] do not prevent the cat from retracting his claw, and if properly applied, they do not cause any pain or damage to the claw bed, she reports.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_use_kitty_caps\"><\/span>How do you use kitty caps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nope. <\/b><b>It just makes their claws dull so they can&#8217;t do any real damage. But, you&#8217;ll find plenty of people on the internet telling you that nail caps are cruel, seem like mutilation, and are generally silly-looking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_kitty_caps_off\"><\/span>How do you get kitty caps off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>four to six weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_claw_caps_hurt_cats\"><\/span>Can claw caps hurt cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are nail caps safe for cats? According to Mary Molloy, animal behavior counselor and founder of Nirvana Tails in NYC<b>yes, absolutely. [The caps] do not prevent the cat from retracting his claw, and if properly applied, they do not cause any pain or damage to the claw bed, she reports.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_nail_caps_hurt_cats\"><\/span>Can nail caps hurt cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Myth #2  They Cause Damage To The Nail And Nail Bed The Soft Paws brand was created by a veterinarian to be soft and non-toxic to both cats and dogs. <b>When the nail caps are applied correctly, there should never be able damage or discomfort to the cat&#8217;s paws or nail beds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cat_nail_caps_easy_to_put_on\"><\/span>Are cat nail caps easy to put on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nope. <\/b><b>It just makes their claws dull so they can&#8217;t do any real damage. But, you&#8217;ll find plenty of people on the internet telling you that nail caps are cruel, seem like mutilation, and are generally silly-looking.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_caps_on_kittens_nails\"><\/span>Can you put caps on kittens nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The nail cap should fit snugly, like a glove, but not cover the cuticle. <b>The kitten size generally fits kittens up to about 5 pounds and about 5 months of age. To accommodate smaller kittens, you can trim the base of the nail cap, making it smaller so it will fit your kitten&#8217;s nail.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_apply_kitten_nail_caps\"><\/span>How do you apply kitten nail caps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nail caps are small covers that prevent your cat from scratching furniture or people. Before applying nail caps to your cat, trim its nails (unless it is a kitten). Once you&#8217;re ready, coat the inside of the nail cap with an adhesive. Squeeze your cat&#8217;s paw gently to extend its nail, then slip the nail over it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_put_a_cap_on_a_cat\"><\/span>How do you put a cap on a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about six weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_change_a_cats_nail_caps\"><\/span>How do you change a cat&#8217;s nail caps?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your cat or dog&#8217;s nail caps do not fall off by 8 weeks you will want to manually remove them by simply <b>trimming the tip of the nail cap, being careful not to cut into the quick, and then applying slight pressure to the base of the nail cap as if massaging it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_open_a_kitty_caps_adhesive\"><\/span>How do you open a kitty caps adhesive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As the nail grows, the outer layer of the claw sheds. If you do not see all nails shed after 4 &#8211; 6 weeks, just <b>trim the tip of the nail cap. This will loosen the seal of the soft claws paws nail caps so you can remove it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_Soft_Paws_come_off\"><\/span>How do Soft Paws come off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This generally works for smaller amounts of adhesive. For larger amounts you would be best off with an <b>acetone based nail polish remover. Just apply it using a q-tip and gently swirl it around.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_claw_caps_safe_for_cats\"><\/span>Are claw caps safe for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are nail caps safe for cats? According to Mary Molloy, animal behavior counselor and founder of Nirvana Tails in NYC<b>yes, absolutely. [The caps] do not prevent the cat from retracting his claw, and if properly applied, they do not cause any pain or damage to the claw bed, she reports.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_cat_swallows_a_nail_cap\"><\/span>What happens if a cat swallows a nail cap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Myth 7: Soft Pawsxae Can Be Toxic to Cats Soft Pawsxae and the adhesive that comes with them are completely non-toxic once the glue is dry. Even if the caps are swallowed by your cat, <b>they will pass harmlessly through the digestive tract. There are other claw caps for cats besides Soft Pawsxae and Soft Clawsxae.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_cats_wear_claw_covers\"><\/span>How Long Can cats wear claw covers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Myth #5  They&#8217;re A Permanent Solution Even if your cat leaves them alone with the first application of nail caps, they should not be left on the nails longer than <b>6-8 weeks.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_put_nail_caps_on_cats\"><\/span>Is it safe to put nail caps on cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are nail caps safe for cats? According to Mary Molloy, animal behavior counselor and founder of Nirvana Tails in NYC<b>yes, absolutely. [The caps] do not prevent the cat from retracting his claw, and if properly applied, they do not cause any pain or damage to the claw bed, she reports.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_cats_nail_caps_to_stay_on\"><\/span>How do I get my cat&#8217;s nail caps to stay on?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apply a deterrent to the nail caps.<\/b> In the beginning, you may need to reapply the product every few hours, but as your pet gets used to wearing the nail caps, you may only need to do it once when you first apply them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_you_put_nail_caps_on_cats\"><\/span>When can you put nail caps on cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>16 weeks (4 months). Some kittens can wear them as early as age 12 weeks (3 months) . To test, try a nail cap on first without the adhesive. If it looks too big, don&#8217;t glue it on.<\/b>What&#8217;s Included.WeightProduct Size<b>9 &#8211; 13 lbs<\/b><b>Medium<\/b><b>14+ lbs<\/b><b>Large<\/b>2 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is a kitty cap?Are Kitty caps cruel?How long do Kitty caps stay on?Is it safe to put nail caps on kittens?How do you use kitty caps?How do you get kitty caps off?Can claw caps hurt cats?Can nail caps hurt cats?Are cat nail caps easy to put on?Can you put caps on&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-151940","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151940"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151940"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151940\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151940"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151940"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151940"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}