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buttercup132
10-10-2006, 04:07 PM
Do you trim the extra fur under your cats feet/around the pads like you do with dogs? Or do they need it for something?
RedHedd
10-10-2006, 04:52 PM
Do you trim the extra fur under your cats feet/around the pads like you do with dogs? Or do they need it for something?No don't trim it. They need it so we can kiss their sweet little furry feet :D Seriously, I've never heard of trimming a kitty's toe tufties.
Abby&Buddy'sMom
10-10-2006, 05:27 PM
Look how cute these are.....There is NO WAY I could ever trim them ;)

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a54/Helga-G-Pitacky/4-28-06abbyspaw3.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a54/Helga-G-Pitacky/4-28-06abbyspaw2.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a54/Helga-G-Pitacky/4-28-06abbyspaw2.jpg

we call them Abby's little "bear claws" :)

you can sorta see them in these next pictures :

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a54/Helga-G-Pitacky/sleepygirlcloseup.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a54/Helga-G-Pitacky/abbyonherback.jpg
wolf_Q
10-10-2006, 05:51 PM
I don't have a cat, but I groom cats quite often and I always trim it. I prefer feet to have a "neat" appearance, but that is just me, they are cute either way. If I had a cat with medium/long hair I would trim their feet.
jenluckenbach
10-10-2006, 05:54 PM
I believe most people do NOT trim them. But it is personal preference. If they catch a lot of litter or you just prefer them to look neat, by all means carefully trim them. Otherwise, leave them natural. (I like to tickle those wild hairs and watch the kitty shake its feet. ;) mean, I know. :o )
RedHedd
10-10-2006, 06:46 PM
(I like to tickle those wild hairs and watch the kitty shake its feet. ;) mean, I know. :o ) I do too; does that make me evil? :p
Abby&Buddy'sMom
10-10-2006, 06:55 PM
I do that too.........such fun :p
catmandu
10-10-2006, 07:51 PM
Not I, As I Certainly Am Nowhere Near That Brave To Try And Hold A Found Cats Foot, And Then Try To Clip Them Too.
buttercup132
10-10-2006, 08:24 PM
I don't have a cat, but I groom cats quite often and I always trim it. I prefer feet to have a "neat" appearance, but that is just me, they are cute either way. If I had a cat with medium/long hair I would trim their feet.Me too I cant stand dogs that have it all sticking out I think the nbeat cut makes there paws look bigger like a puppies feet.Thats a wierd way of explaning it but I hope you know what I mean. I just didnt know if they needed it for something. And ya the litter gets caught in it hes always chewing at his feeties pulling it out.
Freedom
10-10-2006, 08:37 PM
I have more than enough trouble getting the nails trimmed on 7 cats each week :eek: ; I sure don't need to start trimming fur too! Glad to hear it is OK to leave it as it is, since I do anyway.

Saturday cat chores take over 45 minutes now, not counting time spent chasing the last one or two. Trimming nails, cleaning ears, administering petromalt, brushing teeth, brushing coat (to try and end with something pleasurable!) :D
Catlady711
10-10-2006, 08:49 PM
On my 2 current 'furry footed' felines I don't trim the hair, since it seems to stay put under the feet, not sticking up through the toes so it has a neat appearence. However years ago with my longhaired Manx cat, I did trim his 'toe hairs', as his stuck out between his toes and all over the place. lol
kimlovescats
10-11-2006, 12:44 AM
I LOVE furry cat toes!!!!!!!!!! :D I wish all my kitties had them .... but just my Coons and long-haired kitties do!
krazyaboutkatz
10-11-2006, 12:55 AM
No,I don't trim my cats toe tufts either. I like them long and furry.:) Both Storm and Sky have them.:)

I think that I read some where that Maine Coons have the long toe tufts so they can walk better in the snow. I'm not sure if this is accurate or not.:confused:
kimlovescats
10-11-2006, 12:59 AM
That's right Tracey! ;)
smokey the elder
10-11-2006, 07:52 AM
I never touch the toe floofs!
buttercup132
10-11-2006, 01:55 PM
No,I don't trim my cats toe tufts either. I like them long and furry.:) Both Storm and Sky have them.:)

I think that I read some where that Maine Coons have the long toe tufts so they can walk better in the snow. I'm not sure if this is accurate or not.:confused:Thats what I was thinking but Hank dosent go out so that wont be a problem. And being a kitten he lets me touch his feet , I'm getting him used to it early in life. Hes really good about it too, plus I love his feet they are so soft and just so cute I love touching them.