Her scratching post is making her claws sharper.
Sounds backwards, but look on the floor around any post and you’ll find little hollow claw shells. That’s the old outer layer peeling off. What’s left underneath is the sharpest claw she’s had all week. Scratching never shortens anything. SmoothPaw® works the other way round: she digs tip first into 100 grit sandpaper to reach her treats, and the point itself gets filed down. Shorter. Blunter. Every session.
Sound familiar?
Nail day shouldn’t cost you her trust.
Every clipping method has one thing in common: someone has to hold her down. Vet research has found that cats react badly to scruffing and restraint, and that the fear builds every time. That’s why she bolts when the clippers come out, and why she’s a little more wary of you after each trim. With SmoothPaw® she starts it and she stops it. No holding, no towel, no stranger at the vet. Just her, a few treats and her claws getting shorter while you put the kettle on.
Why owners are switching!
Clippers need holding. Vets cost $30 to $40 every time. Posts sharpen. Here’s the difference.
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Others |
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| Can’t cut the quick | ||
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| No holding her down | ||
| Actually shortens the tip | ||
| One time cost |
FAQ
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
How often should she use it?
How often should she use it?
Two or three short sessions a week is enough for most cats. Leave it where she already hangs out and drop a few treats in whenever you think of it.
How long until her claws are shorter?
How long until her claws are shorter?
Most owners notice blunter tips within the first week. Every dig files a little more off, so the longer it’s part of her routine, the shorter and smoother they stay.
What treats work best?
What treats work best?
Small dry treats or a few pieces of her usual kibble. Anything she’ll dig for works. Out of treats? Drop in one of your free Bell Chase Balls instead.
Will it work for my senior cat?
Will it work for my senior cat?
Yes, and older cats often need it most, because their claws get thick and can curl towards the pads. There’s no jumping or climbing involved, just reaching in. For stiff back legs, take the lid off and let her stretch and kick on the grit floor.
Is it safe for kittens?
Is it safe for kittens?
Yes, from 4 months old. Starting young means she grows up thinking claw care is a game, not a fight.
Do I still need a scratching post?
Do I still need a scratching post?
Keep it. Scratching is how she stretches and marks her territory. It just doesn’t shorten her claws. SmoothPaw® does that part.
I have more than one cat. Will they share?
I have more than one cat. Will they share?
They can, but most multi cat homes go for the 2 or 3 pack. That way nobody guards the treats, and there’s a box in every room they nap in.
How do I clean it?
How do I clean it?
Tip it upside down and give it a shake to empty the claw dust, then wipe the timber with a dry cloth. That’s it. Never soak it in water.