{"id":72548,"date":"2022-04-22T04:00:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cat-scratchers-file-nails\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T04:00:45","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T04:00:45","slug":"do-cat-scratchers-file-nails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-cat-scratchers-file-nails\/","title":{"rendered":"Do cat scratchers file nails?"},"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\/do-cat-scratchers-file-nails\/#Do_cat_scratchers_file_nails\" title=\"Do cat scratchers file nails?\">Do cat scratchers file nails?<\/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\/do-cat-scratchers-file-nails\/#Is_it_okay_to_file_a_cats_nails\" title=\"Is it okay to file a cat&#8217;s nails?\">Is it okay to file a cat&#8217;s nails?<\/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\/do-cat-scratchers-file-nails\/#Do_I_need_to_trim_my_cats_nails_if_they_use_a_scratching_post\" title=\"Do I need to trim my cat&#8217;s nails if they use a scratching post?\">Do I need to trim my cat&#8217;s nails if they use a scratching post?<\/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\/do-cat-scratchers-file-nails\/#Do_cats_like_to_scratch_sandpaper\" title=\"Do cats like to scratch sandpaper?\">Do cats like to scratch sandpaper?<\/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\/do-cat-scratchers-file-nails\/#Do_cat_scratchers_sharpen_claws\" title=\"Do cat scratchers sharpen claws?\">Do cat scratchers sharpen claws?<\/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\/do-cat-scratchers-file-nails\/#Can_you_use_a_nail_file_on_a_cat\" title=\"Can you use a nail file on a cat?\">Can you use a nail file on a cat?<\/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\/do-cat-scratchers-file-nails\/#Should_I_file_or_clip_my_cats_nails\" title=\"Should I file or clip my cats nails?\">Should I file or clip my cats nails?<\/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\/do-cat-scratchers-file-nails\/#How_do_you_keep_a_cats_claws_dull\" title=\"How do you keep a cat&#8217;s claws dull?\">How do you keep a cat&#8217;s claws dull?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cat_scratchers_file_nails\"><\/span>Do cat scratchers file nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><b>The urge to scratch is ingrained in every cat, and they&#8217;ll do it whether you want them to or not. It&#8217;s only a matter of what they choose to scratch and whether what they choose to scratch will do a good job of filing their nails down.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_file_a_cats_nails\"><\/span>Is it okay to file a cat&#8217;s nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, nail files are safe for cats.<\/b> You can use a nail file on your cat. The emery board works well on his claws, and because claws are comparable to fingernails, a nail file would also help.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_trim_my_cats_nails_if_they_use_a_scratching_post\"><\/span>Do I need to trim my cat&#8217;s nails if they use a scratching post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DO YOU NEED TO TRIM CAT CLAWS? There are different ways to stop cats from scratching furniture, whether they&#8217;re home remedies or not. Since your cat lives indoors, they will appreciate a good nail trim &#8211; or at least they will at some point. In addition, <b>you should provide a scratching post if they do not have one yet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cats_like_to_scratch_sandpaper\"><\/span>Do cats like to scratch sandpaper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sandpaper isn&#8217;t recommended for cat scratching posts<\/b> It isn&#8217;t the most appealing material for cats to scratch their claws against, and many of them do not like the texture at all.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_cat_scratchers_sharpen_claws\"><\/span>Do cat scratchers sharpen claws?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats indeed scratch to groom their claws. <b>This scratching doesn&#8217;t sharpen their claws; however, it prevents nails from dulling and helps them become healthier. You can&#8217;t really deter felines from this behavior, as it&#8217;s ingrained in them. However, you can help them direct it away from your precious sofa.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_a_nail_file_on_a_cat\"><\/span>Can you use a nail file on a cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, nail files are safe for cats.<\/b> He might even enjoy it, given cats&#8217; odd attraction to nail files! You don&#8217;t have to file your cat&#8217;s claws down, but a nail file will help smooth the sharp edges if you do cut them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_file_or_clip_my_cats_nails\"><\/span>Should I file or clip my cats nails?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering whether it is necessary to trim a cat&#8217;s claws, <b>trimming a cat&#8217;s claws every few weeks is an important part of maintaining your pet&#8217;s health. Not only does a quick trim protect you, your pet and your family, it can also save your sofa, curtains and other furniture.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_a_cats_claws_dull\"><\/span>How do you keep a cat&#8217;s claws dull?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Conclusion. To summarize, the best way to keep your cat&#8217;s claws dull is to <b>trim them regularly and provide a scratching post. Claw caps also help protect your furniture and skin from a scratch-happy feline and there are a few preventative measures well worth trying out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Do cat scratchers file nails?Is it okay to file a cat&#8217;s nails?Do I need to trim my cat&#8217;s nails if they use a scratching post?Do cats like to scratch sandpaper?Do cat scratchers sharpen claws?Can you use a nail file on a cat?Should I file or clip my cats nails?How do you keep&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-72548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72548"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72548"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/72548\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=72548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=72548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}