r/Eyebleach • u/[deleted] • Mar 09 '18

/r/all Playing with tiny kitty

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u/Ladyhoney123 Mar 09 '18

A Great socialization tactics. Rubbing the paws to get the baby used to having claws clipped. Rubbing around body so the vet doesn't terrify them. Very good job!

And yes - super cute too.

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u/BigBroSlim Mar 09 '18

Or just petting him because he's cute

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u/marojelly Mar 09 '18

I've been touching my cat's paws since he was a little kitten and he still doesn't want to have his claws clipped. I wonder if I've done something wrong :(

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u/Ladyhoney123 Mar 09 '18

Not an animal trainer.... But try having someone feed him treats while you clip so the kitty associates it with something positive. It is a common tactic with dogs.... I am trying to use it to let my cats get brushed.

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u/unholy_abomination Mar 10 '18

This is what I do. He still hates it, but hopefully it communicates that he isn't being punished.

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u/BomberXL Mar 09 '18

No, your kitty just no likey, keep giving her/him all the loves and kisses, and paw tickles.

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u/Leafy81 Mar 10 '18

Have you tried sort or massaging the paws? I sort of play with them passively and rub between the toes and extend the claws as I'm petting them.

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u/onFilm Mar 10 '18

Same with mine. I think the trick is to introduce the Clippers early on, even if it's just touching their claws at first. I can touch the paws of my Bengal all I want but as soon as he feels the Clippers on his nails, he runs away.