Claws

[Mags]

Originally Posted by Kazz

Hmm, does she use a scratching post Mags? or go out? tell you what Cleo liked was hessian carpet I nailed pieces to wood then screwed that to the wall so it didn't move worked wonders.

Yes she uses a scratching post Kazz but her claws seem so sharp

[Moli]

Originally Posted by Mags

She was never socialised as a young kitten Moli. When I got her she was shut in a shed with her brothers and sisters in a field away from anywhere. I just wanted to get her out of there....but if they aren't socialised as kitts you get problems later...

At least she got a lovely home Mags
Merlin is the same, he will not be picked up and cuddles...He will sit beside me and let me scratch his ears, but thats all!

[Kazz]

Maybe the scrathing post is sharpening them a possiblity .
I'd leave her well alone and wear "cat proof clothes" she sounds okay no point inworrying her by trying to trim nails if she is nervous I wouldn't like it if I was nervous.

[Mags]

Cassie is absolutely dopey when she is on my lap Moli...you should see the positions she gets into But I've only to put my hands round her to lift her and she's gone

[Mags]

Originally Posted by Kazz

Maybe the scrathing post is sharpening them a possiblity .
I'd leave her well alone and wear "cat proof clothes" she sounds okay no point inworrying her by trying to trim nails if she is nervous I wouldn't like it if I was nervous.

What a pity cats don't bite their nails like some humans!

[Fran]

Originally Posted by Mags

She was never socialised as a young kitten Moli. When I got her she was shut in a shed with her brothers and sisters in a field away from anywhere. I just wanted to get her out of there....but if they aren't socialised as kitts you get problems later...

Matilda is the same Mags..she was semi ferral. Brought up in an outside barn with little human contact She spent the first week of her life with us hissing and spitting at us and running for cover

[Mags]

When we first brought Cassie home she was so frightened she used to hiss and pounce on my hand and bite.....boy did it hurt!!

[Moli]

Originally Posted by Mags

When we first brought Cassie home she was so frightened she used to hiss and pounce on my hand and bite.....boy did it hurt!!

Poor girl! she has been through it..I am not surprised she is wary!!

[EmmaG]

I cut Arthur claws without any problems, Bronwyn I have to chase about the place but she isn't too bad if she feel a bit tired and dopey, and she hates being picked up, we are trying to improve that by picking her up a bit more, holding her tight and talking calmly to her, then put her down and praising her. She is such a wiggler!!!, but getting a lot better

[Elaine]

I clip Winstons with nailclippers but then Winston has always trusted me to do most things with him. Am terrified to do Eva's as I do beleive she would have my face off which reminds me I mast take a look at Bernies. Have no idea how he will react.