Some kittens at 5 months may need the small size if they are growing fast or are large-breed cats. Kittens up to about 5 months generally fit the kitten size. Kittens up to about 2.2 kgs generally fit the kitten size. To accommodate smaller kittens, you can trim the base of the Softpaw Nail Caps making it smaller so it will fit your kitten’s nail. The nail cap should fit snugly, like a glove. To test, try a nail cap on first without the adhesive. Some kittens can wear them as early as age 12 weeks (3 months). Kitten: Softpaw Nail Caps will fit most kittens by the time they reach the age of 16 weeks (4 months).
To determine claw size, examine your cat’s and rabbit’s paws. Note: If your cat and rabbit is overweight, this does not necessarily mean it is a large cat or rabbit. Rabbits on the smaller size will use x-small to small, where bigger rabbits like the Flemish Giants start off with x-small and can do up to medium/large. Kittens usually are big enough to wear Softpaw Nail Caps by 12-16 weeks of age. Very large boned cats tend towards large. If your cat is very small boned, choose the small size. How do I know what size my cat and rabbit needs? Your cat and rabbit can still stretch and make scratching motions but no damage will occur to your furniture because the claw is effectively covered and protected. Will Softpaw Nail Caps interfere with my cat’s and rabbit’s normal scratching and stretching behaviour? Softpaw Nail Caps are designed not to interfere with the normal extension and retraction of claws. The glue is harmless as well.Ĭan cats still extend and retract their claws with the Softpaw Nail Caps?Ībsolutely. They just pass on through the digestive system. Even if they are swallowed, no problem will result. Softpaw Nail Caps are completely safe, painless and non-toxic, they are made with cyanoacrylate (Which is used in medical, veterinary and first aid applications). We recommend that you check your cat’s and rabbit’s nails periodically because usually just one or two fall off at a time and these can be easily reapplied.Īre Softpaw Nail Caps safe and do they hurt the cat? They will fall off with the natural growth of your cat’s and rabbit’s nails. Once the nail caps are applied they remain in place for approximately 4-6 weeks. How long do they last and how often do they need to be reapplied? Simply fill the nail cap with the adhesive provided and slide it on over your cat’s add rabbit’s claw. They are easy to apply and cats and rabits tolerate them extremely well. They look like a cat’s nail, only hollow, and the rabbits use the dogs softpaw nails as they are straight. Softpaw Nail Caps are vinyl nail caps that are glued on to your cat’s and rabbit’s existing nails.
They are completely safe and humane and can be used on cats and rabbits of all ages. They are easy to apply and cats and their owners love them. Softpaw Nail Caps are an excellent alternative to declawing.