Tiny Black Kitten Gets Her First ‘Meow-nicure’ & It’s Too Cute
Just two best friends. That's who was in a trending video of a black kitten and her mama doing their nails together. Or should we say claws? The kitten wanted to get in the action when she saw her mama buffing her nails recently. And we'd say the meow-nicure she got looked pretty darn nice.
It must be nice to live with a woman. Or at least that's what it seems like after watching the clip that Claire shared of her and her pint-sized bestie.
Some people love getting their nails done at the salon. But there's nothing wrong with doing your nails at home. It might even be better! You get to watch whatever you want on TV, there's no awkward small talk, and your kitten could keep you company.
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At one point, mama Claire must've realized that her black cat wanted in on her manicure, so of course she lightly gave the cat's claws a buff. There, so much better!
"POV: you’re a baby girl and have never gotten your nails buffed or filed," the cat mom wrote in the caption.
Commenters were cracking up about the meow-nicure. "Ooh what are we doing now?” wrote one commenter, as if speaking for the kitten. "My Galileo loves to lick and bite the nail files," someone else added. "Mommy daughter activities," joked another person. "Her first mani," one commenter praised.
Trimming Cat Claws
While you probably don't give your cat a manicure all the time, most pet owners do care for their claws. That's not to say it's particularly easy. Cats really don't like it when you trim their nails. But it has to get done.
No one really looks forward to nail trim day, but there are a few ways to make the process easier. First, you'll want to do it every two to three weeks. Now that might seem like a lot, but if your cat's nails get too long it can actually hurt them. It's also a way to keep their nails from getting so long that they'll destroy things. Trust us, your curtains will thank you.
When it comes to your tools there are lots of ways to go about this. But whatever you use it's important that it's sharp. It might seem counterintuitive, but a dull blade will actually hurt more than a sharp one. If your cat does start bleeding, tools like styptic powder, cornstarch, or a dry bar of soap can be used to stop it.
Again, it's not necessarily the best part of owning a cat. But your cat will certainly thank you...eventually.
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