The researchers are looking to survey these would-be manicurists to better understand how people trim their young cats nails.
Thesurveyis being conducted by scientists with the Animal Welfare Epidemiology Lab at the University of California, Davis.
Theyre now trying to study foster kittens, which havent gotten much attention from cat scientists.
Three kittens standing in a meadow.© Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty
Pet cats should get theirnails trimmed regularly, for both their own and their humans sake.
Untrimmed claws can badly scratch up a persons furniture and belongings, not to mention their skin.
If the claws get really long, they can even dig into a cats paw pad, causing pain.
As with many pet-related habits, its best to get a cat used to trimming young if possible.
And the researchers say their survey could help fosters gain a few skills.
The kittens need to be healthy and not yet spayed or neutered.
Those curious about the study canvisit the survey link here.
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