I have learned there is no cat question too odd to ask here.
Situation: Cat decides to exercise their paws and fingers on some common item like a pillow or carpet. They extend their nails and sink them in. Ahhh, feels great. Then they get stuck and you have to go rescue them by lifting their paw a little, pulling it forward, up and out.
Most cats know how to get themself out of this type of jam. Just isn't that difficult. Or is it? I don't know the answer, but I would have thought getting nails out of something is a behavior most cats could manage on their own, and be born with the knowledge to get themself unstuck. We have had many cats and all could manage this without our help. Cat 101, right?
So is our new 2-year old just plain stupid? We cut her nails every couple of weeks to minimize the occurances, but this is getting rediculous. I hate to see her squeel in frustration, but I also think she needs to learn the trick. We can't be with her 24/7.
Anyone have suggestions?
Situation: Cat decides to exercise their paws and fingers on some common item like a pillow or carpet. They extend their nails and sink them in. Ahhh, feels great. Then they get stuck and you have to go rescue them by lifting their paw a little, pulling it forward, up and out.
Most cats know how to get themself out of this type of jam. Just isn't that difficult. Or is it? I don't know the answer, but I would have thought getting nails out of something is a behavior most cats could manage on their own, and be born with the knowledge to get themself unstuck. We have had many cats and all could manage this without our help. Cat 101, right?
So is our new 2-year old just plain stupid? We cut her nails every couple of weeks to minimize the occurances, but this is getting rediculous. I hate to see her squeel in frustration, but I also think she needs to learn the trick. We can't be with her 24/7.
Anyone have suggestions?