Seeing as this thread had come to the top again I must admit to something:

Our Siamese Kisi (RB) used to adore having a manicure!! Honestly - she would lie between my lap and arm and then I could reach with the spare hand (still with this?!!) I would file her claws with an emery board and she would purr like crazy. I was allowed to do anything to her paws - even removing split claws. Oh yes back paws as well!
And she would even allow me to pick her nose!!!! I know - gross!!
But she had the cleanest nose and prettiest claws around!!!
Hubby Don takes the greatest delight in telling this to people who AREN'T PET PEOPLE - how can they understand?

Confession over!
Lynne