Has anyone's cat ever been injured using Soft Claws / Soft Paws (nail caps)?

Question

We got a new couch so we have been putting the soft claws / soft paws (I don't know what they are called. I see both online when I search) the nail caps. They have worn them for almost three weeks now and besides them falling off occasionally, everything has been good.

Today, however, one of the cats was running around wildly and playing. I noticed he stopped and started to l**k and bite at the nail cap on his dewclaw. I ran over to see what had happened and it was completed twisted. I was terrified that he had broken his little dewclaw, but luckily the nail cap had just become twisted with most of his nail. We ended up getting it off of him with most of his nail.

He still has a small, pathetic looking nail there and it isn't painful but I'm going to monitor it and definitely keep the soft claw off of it. I'm just worried now. Are these nail caps dangerous? I love my cats more than my couch so if it comes down to it, I will forgo having a nice couch for their safety.

Answer 1

You need to take him to the vat to make sure his nail isn't infected - it can be very painful for a cat.  If the soft claws were put on correctly (I have the groomer do mine every month) - you shouldn't be having all these problems.  If worse comes to worst, take them off and use cat NO! - it's a spray that will keep them away from furniture, and anywhere else you don't want them to be.

Answer 2

you have take him/her to the vet and it is not infect  

Answer 3

So glad that you care more about a living, feeling being than an inanimate object...if only everyone were like you!

Suggestion: Have you tried trimming the nails with small cat nail scissors, removing the sharp "hooks" so that damage (if any occurs) will be minimized? In addition, you can apply Sticky Paws to the furniture where the cats are scratching. They will hate the sticky feel and you can then redirect the cats to a tall, sturdy scratching post. A rope covered post with platforms set near a window works well. Most cats like scratching the rope, and are encouraged to do so if they can climb the post for a view outside the window. They will learn to prefer the post and leave the furniture alone, and then the Sticky Paws tape can be removed. These options are preferable to Soft Paws because they allow your cat to get a healthy scratch (good for the muscles) on an appropriate surface.

Answer 4

Ive use these before and never had any problems. One thing I did was clip my kitties nails first before I put them on. Cat nails grow fast so you need to do that like a week and a half after you put the caps on. Kind of a bummer but it has to be done often or the nails get too big in the cap and things like that happen .

Oh and get cat scratch posts with cat nip to ensure her to go there. Even though they can't sharpen their claws they still have the desire to scratch

Answer 5

Hi, I love the fact you love your kitties so much!! If you use the cardboard floor kitty scratches they work great! Also they have clear lightly adhesive sheets that go on sofas / chairs what even you need to keep the cats from scratching it. I saw them at Pet Smart. GOOD LUCK