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Hey y’all! I need some advice about Kenzo’s nails. We trim & file them 1-2 times a week, and clean them once every week using a baby wipe and some q-tips, damp with Witch Hazel. He’s normally pretty patient during the process. If he lets out a ‘yeoww,’ once or twice, it’s usually due to some irritating gunk in his nail bed.
Problem is... the last time I did his nails, he was a VERY resistant and vocal when I did the hind paws. He even tried to nip at my hands, which is very out of character for him! The only noticeable thing that stood out to me was how brittle the back nails seemed to be. They also seemed to be much thicker than the front nails. Almost as if they are wider but hollow, if that makes any sense. Nearly every one splintered off at the sides when I cut them.
I double-checked to make sure the quicks weren’t damaged, and also looked thoroughly for any sores. Other than texture, everything else appears normal. His skin doesn’t look inflamed at all. His hind nailbeds are always significantly dirtier than the front, but I assume that’s normal?
Has anyone experienced this problem with their sphynx or other cats? It’s obviously irritating Kenzo. Please let me know what you recommend! Gracias!
Problem is... the last time I did his nails, he was a VERY resistant and vocal when I did the hind paws. He even tried to nip at my hands, which is very out of character for him! The only noticeable thing that stood out to me was how brittle the back nails seemed to be. They also seemed to be much thicker than the front nails. Almost as if they are wider but hollow, if that makes any sense. Nearly every one splintered off at the sides when I cut them.
I double-checked to make sure the quicks weren’t damaged, and also looked thoroughly for any sores. Other than texture, everything else appears normal. His skin doesn’t look inflamed at all. His hind nailbeds are always significantly dirtier than the front, but I assume that’s normal?
Has anyone experienced this problem with their sphynx or other cats? It’s obviously irritating Kenzo. Please let me know what you recommend! Gracias!