Is it really hard to put these on long haired cats? I would think glue would get all over their fur. I can barely see their nails through their fur
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You are correct about the glue and the cat's fur. We had our vet put on the claws for our cat. We did not want to mess it up and make it uncomfortable for our cat. Our cat's claws stayed on for a while and they became a little uncomfortable for her. We ended up having the vet take them off. Good luck.hope this helps.
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Not sure. Mine are short haired but I still have to be careful. I put the glue in the kitty cap(not too much!) and then gently squeeze their paws and push the nails out...exposes the whole nail. Sometimes there is some glue that gets on the hair, but not much. It is a much better alternative than de-clawing. It gets easier with practice and when the kitties are used to getting them put on. May need two people the first time or two....lots easier. Good luck!
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We've never had any problems. You just have to be able to have the cat held firm & it helps to have a second person too. Then just use your thumb on the cats palm to push its nails out fully and put the nail caps on, one at a time. We pre-fill the nail cap with the glue and after you put one on the cats nail, hold the cap & nail firm for a few seconds so it doesn't come off. Then do the next one ....
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Long hair makes it a little tricky. As long as you don't use too much glue the glue pretty much stays inside the cap and it's not a problem. Our cat has very long hair and I've put these on singlehanded without much trouble but it is easier with and extra set of hands. You may want to keep small nail scissors near by, incase you do glue some hair.
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I have syringed medicines into rats in the lab, but never my cats. It will not be likely to enhance your bond. Or the integrity of your skin. Have you tried mixing the powder with cream, then into some food your cat loves (ours think "human" tuna is a very special treat)?
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Are these OK for small dogs including puppies? My answer would be "No." There is a guard that prevents too deep cutting, but the thickness of the jaws themselves mean you can't get the nail close enough to get a cut in even with the guard moved aside. I barely make it with a large cat with the guard moved aside. In short, they are too big for the job.
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I honestly would not do it on a cat . I attempted this on my dogs paw as directed and he yelped quite a bit. Plus I didn't get enough blood out for the test. I am a nurse btw. I just think you should just let the vet do it. I say this because you have to handle your pet every day , do their nails etc. You wouldn't want them fearful of you handling their paws, especially the cat.
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I am not a vet, but from what I can tell the cats claws aren't truly extended. My cats have been wearing these for several months now, and they don't seem to cause any harm. The cats do try to pull at the covers for the first hour or so after the initial application, but then they forget about them. They run, play, climb, and claw at their scratching posts the same way as without the covers. I think that the claw may grow out a bit, allowing the claw to retract in, fairly rapidly. On my cats, the soft claw covers only the first 2/3 of the claw even when they are freshly applied.
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A lot of times when they come off, a shedding of the nail is stuck in them. The adhesive is similar to super glue, so getting the nail shedding left in the cap or even the leftover glue out can be difficult. My cat would systematically work to get them off, and he would usually get one or two off pretty early; these you can reuse. As long as you can fit it on the nail effectively, you can reuse it.
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Until the cat chews them off.. our cat left only one alone, and chewed the others off or would just chew the tip off and her nails would be exposed again.. I wouldn't suggest buying them.
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It's easy for me. My cat is used to me putting them on him. He sits there quietly, calmly and lets me put them on him. I just sit him on the sink in the restroom and put them on.
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I would say yes you can. Cats nails are similar to dogs and if you can see the quick in your cats nails these will be very easy to use.
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It might work. If he is licking the nail, though, he might just chew it off. It takes a bit of glue. I also cut them down a bit so my dog' s fur does not get caught in the glue. It might be worth a try if you need some protection for that nail...Hope this helps a bit.
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In my opinion you would probably not have to wait 4-6 weeks but if applied correctly they will not be easy to take off once newly applied. If your cat hates having them on they will be very persistent about grooming them and trying to bite them off and probably successfully too! My cat didn't like them the first time I applied them so he just kept on them until he got them off but I kept reapplying them until he just gave up and started leaving them alone, they are non-invasive and are not hurting them so don't be scared about that. I hope this helps.
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The only time the cat tried to bite them off was when glue got on the outside of one and stuck to his fur. I had to trim the fur. Sometimes he'll try to lick his paws right after, so I keep him distracted with a laser pointer or treats.
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Yes. My furry boys play with theirs all the time and it did fray and break. Go to a craft store and buy a roll of beading wire; I would suggest 49 strand which is stronger than 19 or 9. Also get some epoxy glue; I suggest E6000 it's a jewelry glue which is very strong and has a nice thick consistency. I found that by cutting the wire longer (6 feet) than the original one is so much more enjoyable for the cats. Now that they are no longer kittens they are aware of the stick so with the longer wire you can be far enough way with the stick to now distract them. With pliers gently pull the red cap off the stick and then cut the old wire off. Slip the red cap onto the new wire with open end pointing to the tip of the stick. Place some epoxy around the upper/top 1/2 inch of the stick and then wrap your wire around the epoxy at least 4 times; nice and tight. Then positioning the wire parallel away from the stick and pull the red cap down over the tip of the stick where you wound the wire. Push it down nice and snug and then use a clamp (clothes pin, lock pliers) or a heavy object to press down GENTLY the red cap to ensure a good seal. I would wait at least 12-24 hours before using the toy again. I do hope this helped.
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It can take a few days (or weeks, depending on the cat) for a cat to get used to the feeling of having them on. When you first start using them, you should check your cat's claws every day (or even multiple times a day) and replace any that have been chewed off. The cat will learn that chewing them off doesn't accomplish anything, and will eventually get accustomed to the feel of having them on and leave them alone. I've been using these for years, on a total of 5 cats, and they all learn to leave them alone eventually.
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I bet you could. I can't really answer this question though because I only got one on and it stayed on for a really long time but my cat wouldnt stay still they work great but only if you can get them to sit still and Im sure you can reuse if you still have the glue.
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There s a black line near the top of the plastic vial. I use scissors to cut straight across and then squeeze the solution between the cat s shoulder blades behind the neck. That s where they are least likely to lick it off. Separate the fur and get it on as much skin as possible.
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Should be fine for kittens. It'd be gigantic compared to them. When I had kittens they loved being able to climb up and down posts. I might cover the bottom with soft blankets or something just in case they fall from the top (if they are climbers.) Some cats prefer different materials, but any cat can be trained not to scratch things as long as they have something they can. They do make kitten claw covers (soft paws, I think.) You have to trim the nails, then you basically glue these caps onto their nails. They should last until the claw's sheath comes off, which is natural. The time that takes can vary. I heard they usually last about a month. Should be fine for kittens. It'd be gigantic compared to them. When I had kittens they loved being able to climb up and down posts. I might cover the bottom with soft blankets or something just in case they fall from the top (if they are climbers.) Some cats prefer different materials, but any cat can be trained not to scratch things as long as they have something they can. They do make kitten claw covers (soft paws, I think.) You have to trim the nails, then you basically glue these caps onto their nails. They should last until the claw's sheath comes off, which is natural. The time that... » Read More Should be fine for kittens. It'd be gigantic compared to them. When I had kittens they loved being able to climb up and down posts. I might cover the bottom with soft blankets or something just in case they fall from the top (if they are climbers.) Some cats prefer different materials, but any cat can be trained not to scratch things as long as they have something they can. They do make kitten claw covers (soft paws, I think.) You have to trim the nails, then you basically glue these caps onto their nails. They should last until the claw's sheath comes off, which is natural. The time that takes can vary. I heard they usually last about a month. « Show Less