The defendant needs to get a good scratching post or similar object for HS to use. And a few spray bottles filled with a water/vinegar solution. Squirt the cat and loudly say “NO” when the cat scratches anything it is not supposed to scratch. Cats can be trained to only scratch certain areas and to accept claw clipping (you have to start clipping when they are kittens). We have had cats for over 25 years and those seem to do the trick for us.
Two choices: let the vet snip nails, or get a nail clipper that slips over the nail. It prevents getting to lose to the cuticle. Follow clipping by “That’s such a good (name)” followed by a treat.
Use the burrito method. Wrap Homeslice in a fluffy towel, gently extract on hand…err…paw at a time and clip away.
We have a broad range of personalities in the house. Ranging from quiet acceptance to full on yowling burrito. But it must be done. Skin and furniture require clipped nails. Especially the skin thing.
ItsPat about 4 years ago
If convicted maybe you’ll be paroled on a faint hope claws?
alikgator about 4 years ago
Aw, Homeslice’s lawyer is so cute! merci
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 4 years ago
He’s not bleeding, so innocent.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 4 years ago
Looks like a fair trial to me.
Pat S Premium Member about 4 years ago
I think my cats can relate
Willi Nilli about 4 years ago
Poor Lennie, he doesn’t stand a chance. Lol
PammWhittaker about 4 years ago
Oh dear!
John9 about 4 years ago
I plead on my knees covered in blood with scratches everywhere. Just clipped the cats claws yesterday and they were “hissed” haha
Indianapolis Smith about 4 years ago
Is this a jury of Lennie’s peers? Too bad Ginger isn’t on the jury. I hear she has a soft spot for Lennie.
christineracine77 about 4 years ago
We find the defendant incredibly guilty.
ChessPirate about 4 years ago
“Sir, the perp has escaped!”
“What? How?”
“The villain was armed with scritches, a laser pointer, and catnip…”
foxmike6513 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Uh oh. A jury of your fears.
Teto85 Premium Member about 4 years ago
The defendant needs to get a good scratching post or similar object for HS to use. And a few spray bottles filled with a water/vinegar solution. Squirt the cat and loudly say “NO” when the cat scratches anything it is not supposed to scratch. Cats can be trained to only scratch certain areas and to accept claw clipping (you have to start clipping when they are kittens). We have had cats for over 25 years and those seem to do the trick for us.
Theresa Fichtner Premium Member about 4 years ago
“attempted” Yeah, I understand “attempted”
Plods with ...™ about 4 years ago
Gotta start when they’re puppies….
Kittens…..
I meant kittens!
stairsteppublishing about 4 years ago
Two choices: let the vet snip nails, or get a nail clipper that slips over the nail. It prevents getting to lose to the cuticle. Follow clipping by “That’s such a good (name)” followed by a treat.
Andylit Premium Member about 4 years ago
Use the burrito method. Wrap Homeslice in a fluffy towel, gently extract on hand…err…paw at a time and clip away.
We have a broad range of personalities in the house. Ranging from quiet acceptance to full on yowling burrito. But it must be done. Skin and furniture require clipped nails. Especially the skin thing.
Brian Premium Member about 4 years ago
When you’re getting the side-eye from your own lawyer, things aren’t likely to go well.
pchemcat about 4 years ago
Insanity plea is your only hope.
Tiberius and Friends about 4 years ago
gasp Lennie, how could you?
katina.cooper about 4 years ago
Just say that you are puuuurrrrfectly innocent.
BlueIris Premium Member about 4 years ago
OK, but clipping a cat’s claws is a two-person job — where’s Samantha? :)