First, I support eliminating declaw surgeries. I’ve been there, done that and wished I hadn’t. But, indoor cats just don’t wear down claws as easily as indoor/outdoor or outdoor-only cats.
During a recent visit with a Ceva colleague, I asked about nail trimming guidance beyond the benefits of FELISCRATCH™ and dedicated scratching poles. We did a quick Google search and I was amazed at how many videos and materials are available. Therefore, we are sharing some of them with you for use on websites, exam rooms, social media and as conversation starters for sales calls.
Source: Animal Health Digest. Our AHD team is listing these in no priority. We’re offering you a look at the videos and information we found informative and potentially helpful to help animal health pros move away from declaw procedures and help cat owners live with claws.
- AAFP takes a harder line on feline declawing, DVM360, October 2017.
- AAFP – Scratching education resources – free registration required
- Cat Friendly.com – Nail trimming. Note link to Washington University pamphlet near bottom of page
- Vet Tutorial | How to safely trim a cat’s nails – DVM demonstration
- A great way to cut a cat’s nails – Veterinary technician team
- How to trim your cat’s nails in 1 minute – Cat owners at home
- Trimming cat nails on cranky kitty – Certified vet technician
- Tip for how to clip your cat’s nails – Cat CATastrophes – kinda’ silly but fun
- How to trim your angry cats claws! – cat in a blanket or feline burrito method, cat owner trimming fractious cat
- How to trim your cat’s nails (without death happening) – AlcoholCats – great title, fun personality and informative
INSIGHTS: If you enjoyed some of these videos, you also may have decided it is time to help cat owners do a better job of teaching cats to use scratching posts. AHD sponsor Ceva Animal Health recently brought FELISCRATCH by FELIWAY™ to our U.S. market.
Learn about FELISCRATCH™ products at SavetheCouches.com. To how FELISCRATCH™ is used < click for a demonstration video >.