How to Diagnose and Treat the Cause of Deformed Cat Nails

September 6th, 12:44pm September 6th, 12:44pm

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No matter how well you take care of your cat’s claws, they may end up with a problem that causes one or more of them to be deformed. This can be due to age, trauma, or an infection. To figure out if there is something wrong with your cat’s nails, check for abnormalities, thickening of the nail, or signs of infection. Then, take them to the vet for an exam so you can treat the condition.

1.Look for thicker nails. The nails of cats should be thin and sharp, not thick. If your cat’s nails become thicker and harder, this may be a symptom of an underlying health problem.

+ Older cats can develop thicker nails as they age.
+ Thickening of the nails sometimes occurs with an increase thirst. If this happens, take your cat to the vet.

2.Notice any trauma to the nail bed. Sometimes, cats may wound their nail bed somehow. This could occur in a fight or if they get it caught on something and tear it. If the nail experiences trauma, the claw may grow in deformed.

+ To spot trauma to the nail, look for missing or broken nails, blood, or pus. You may also check around the nail bed to see if there is any swelling or redness. Your cat may also limp or feel pain if that paw is touched.
+ This happens most often to the dew claw.

3.Check for scaly nails. Your cat may develop deformed claws that are infected, rough, and scaly at the base. The nail may also be pitted. This deformity is caused from an infection related to ringworm.

4.Monitor for embedded nails. If a cat’s nails aren’t trimmed often enough, they can get so long that they curl and grow into the paw pad. This can be painful and cause nail deformities. This commonly occurs in older or inactive cats.

5.Look for changes in behavior. If the cat’s nails are bothering them, they may not be as active as usual. They may limp as they walk. You may also notice that they are licking their paws more than usual.

6.Notice any abnormalities. Any abnormality of the claw or deformed nail may indicate a problem. The nail should be white or clear with a pink cuticle underneath. If there is any discoloration, swelling, pus, or foul odors, there may be a problem.

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