Friday, January 15, 2010

5 month old kitten bites her own toe nails. Why?

Our 5 month old kitty bites her toe nails for what seems like no reason. I trim them almost every 2 weeks so there isn't much nail there anyway.





Is it normal for a cat to bite her toe nails?





Is it possible for the cat to bite the pink part?5 month old kitten bites her own toe nails. Why?
It's a very normal part of grooming.


I've had cats all my life and all of them have down that.





I suppose it's possible she may bite down to the quick, but I really don't think she will...she's not going to do anything that's going to cause her pain.5 month old kitten bites her own toe nails. Why?
Perhaps they are bothering her BECAUSE you are trimming them. Cat's dont need their nails trimmed...they do it naturally buy scratching things like trees etc. If she is an inside cat you should get her a scratching post where she can get her nails trimmed naturally. Please dont trim them anymore...cats use their claws almost as another appendage.
Yes it is normal for a cat to bite her own nails, it is in there nature to groom themselves. Just like humans they know when to stop biting are nails before it hurts.(ouch) The cat will take care of itself, no need to clip her nails, let nature take it's course. Take care
It's just a form of grooming. My 8-yr old cat has always done this and has not had any problems because of it. Cats are picky anyway they seem to want everything done their way!! :)
Yossarian, there is no reason to stop trimming cats nails. If they are trimmed they still have them and are able to do all the things they want to do. Trimming is not the same as declawing.
Yes sometimes they do but if she still keep biting the nails.


Just check to make sure that she is hurt or fungus infection or inflammation.


Or you may cut too deep and she is hurting.


good luck!!!
My cats do that too. They're doing something very natural. Biting the nail helps them to shed the outer layer of the nail. Occasionally I'll find claws around the house ... I think it's adorable.





Please stop cutting your cats nails. They need their nails for a variety of things.

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