Released on: March 6, 2008, 10:18 am

Press Release Author: Susan Daffron

Industry: Non Profit

Press Release Summary: Trimming Tabby Cats Claws does not have to be a frustrating
task.

Press Release Body: SANDPOINT, Idaho - Trimming your cat\'s claws doesn\'t have to be
an exercise in frustration according to Susan Daffron of Logical Expressions, Inc.
In fact, contrary to popular belief, it really isn\'t difficult to trim those
terrible tabby toenails without trauma. Daffron offers a few simple tips for safe
trimming based on her book "Happy Tabby: Develop a Great Relationship with Your
Adopted Cat or Kitten" (ISBN: 978-0-9749245-3-3; LCCN-2007906436).

1. Get clippers designed for trimming cat claws, instead of trying to use human
fingernail clippers. The most common type of kitty toenail trimmers look like small
short scissors.

2. Some cats don\'t worry about having their claws trimmed. In this case, hold the
cat in your lap. Grasp a paw, and with your thumb, press gently on the middle of the
paw to extend the claws. With the other hand, quickly and carefully trim each nail.
Don\'t forget the \"thumbs.\"

3. If the cat is uncooperative, find a friend to hold the cat. Sometimes it can help
to wrap the cat in a towel. Most cats can be restrained if you grasp the scruff of
the cat\'s neck. If the cat is extremely resistant, \"cat bags\" are available. These
zip close to confine the cat\'s body so just the head is sticking out. In this case,
unzip part of the bag to access a single paw at a time.

4. Be sure to clip off only the end of the nail. Cats have nerve endings and blood
vessels inside their nails called a quick. If your cat has light colored nails, the
quick looks like a dark line. Avoid accidently clipping the quick. Doing so can hurt
the cat and the quick will bleed. If this happens, calmly apply pressure to the tip
of the nail or dab on some styptic powder.

Daffron also is the founder of the National Association of Pet Rescue Professionals
(http://www.naprp.com) and points out that many cats are brought into animal
shelters because they have clawed furniture. She says, \"Clawing is a natural feline
behavior, but cats with short nails can\'t do much damage. Regular nail trimming is a
simple way to keep both you and your cat happy.\" For more information about Happy
Tabby, visit the web site at http://www.HappyTabbyBook.com. For information on other
products, visit: http://www.logicalexpressions.com



Web Site: http://logicalexpressions.com

Contact Details: Media Contact:
Susan Daffron, President
of Logical Expressions, Inc.
+1-208-265-6147
sdaffron@logicalexpressions.com