{"id":4045,"date":"2024-06-11T13:22:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T17:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.vetetnous.com\/?post_type=conseils&#038;p=4045"},"modified":"2024-06-11T13:22:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T17:22:44","slug":"about-nail-caps","status":"publish","type":"conseils","link":"https:\/\/www.vetetnous.com\/en\/tips\/about-nail-caps\/","title":{"rendered":"About Nail Caps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nail caps are a safe alternative to declawing that allows Kitty to keep her claws while protecting you from injuries...and scratches on your furniture!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What are nail caps?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Nail caps are small plastic wrappers that cover each of the claws making them less sharp, but still functional! They are glued directly onto the freshly trimmed claw with a glue that is non-toxic to animals. Available in clear or coloured versions, there is a large selection of nail caps that you can choose to suit your preferences (or those of your cat). When properly installed, these protective caps stay in place for 4 to 6 weeks.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How do you install nail caps on you cat\u2019s paws? <\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>Option 1: do it yourself, at home <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>With a bit of patience (both from you and the cat!), nail caps can be relatively easy to put on. Here\u2019s how to proceed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trim the cat\u2019s nail to make sure it\u2019s not too short, not too long \u2013 allowing the cap to stay on longer.<\/li>\n<li>Once you\u2019re ready to apply the cap onto the nail, fill it with glue up to about 1\/3.<\/li>\n<li>Insert the claw inside the cap and gently press on each side (as long as your cat allows it). There\u2019s no need to hold the claw for a long time, the glue will dry almost immediately!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The excess glue may spill out of the cap, but don\u2019t worry \u2013 this glue isn\u2019t dangerous to your cat\u2019s health.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Option 2: our team can help you! <\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Installing those caps on Kitty's paws shouldn't be a cat-astrophic experience!\u00a0 If you have trouble installing them yourself or would just like a quick demonstration, our hospitals and clinics offer full installation of nail caps! Simply make an appointment with your clinic.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Are nail caps a nuisance for Kitty? <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>They are painless for your pet and are designed to avoid discomfort and interference with the natural extension and retraction of their claws. Kitty won't notice a difference... but our arms and furniture will!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Is there a risk if Kitty swallows a cap? <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Nail guards are flexible and small - no bigger than a piece of kibble! Of course, it's best if they don't get swallowed, but if they did, it wouldn't be worrisome!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are Chippie and Tartiflette, two of our little patients proudly wearing their nail caps: \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4044 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.vetetnous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/choupie_tartiflette-340x227.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vetetnous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/choupie_tartiflette-340x227.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.vetetnous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/choupie_tartiflette.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nail caps are a safe alternative to declawing that allows Kitty to keep her claws.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5363,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"conseils_cat":[145,137],"class_list":["post-4045","conseils","type-conseils","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","conseils_cat-alternatives-to-cat-declawing","conseils_cat-cat"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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