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From: chan@hpfcla.UUCP (chan)
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Subject: Re: Orphaned Response
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Date: Thu, 25-Jul-85 17:49:00 EDT
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>  I have heard that cats whose claws are trimmed will scratch MORE--in order
> to resharpen the trimmed claws.  Is this true, or just an old-wives tale.
> (and who are those old wives who are always telling tales, anyway? :-))

Why do people think that cats are trying to "sharpen" their claws? I
tried sharpening my knives on the couch, but it didn't work out too
well. WRT your question though, cats may like to scratch more when their
nails have been clipped because it's hard to get a clean cut, and they
probably find the rough edges alittle uncomfortable.

> Two:  How do you keep them quiet for this?  They must be very calm cats.

This takes practice. It's better if you can start them young. Also, you
may want to clip a few, let the cat go, and then get the other claws
later.

			-- Chan Benson
			{ihnp4 | hplabs}!hpfcla!chan
			Hewlett-Packard Company
			Fort Collins, CO
			(303) 226-3800 x3892

As usual, HP has nothing to do with what I say here.