Why is my cat biting her nails
What does it mean when your cat bites their nails?
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chewing and biting the claws is a part
of normal grooming
over time the outer layer becomes worn
and frayed
and the cat will chew and bite at the
claw during grooming to remove the outer
layer to reveal a sharp claw underneath
most cases of nail biting in cats are
normal and require
no treatment point 8 march 2021
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your cat's claws are made up of layers
which grow from the inside out
over time the outside layer can become
worn and frayed
consequently your cat will chew or bite
at their claws during grooming
their aim is to remove the outer layer
to expose the sharp claw underneath
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these range from bacterial infections
cancerous tumors or high levels of
growth hormone
it is also possible that the cat's claws
have been cut too close to the nail bed
leaving them susceptible to infections
these are just a few of the issues that
can cause your cat to pull at his or her
claws.1 may 2018
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nibbling to soothe the itch cats lick
nibble and bite at their fur and skin
not only to keep clean
but to remove dead hair dead skin cells
and parasites
your cat will lick and bite herself to
try to relieve the irritation
but the more she licks the more
irritated her skin may become
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