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A cat limping may have an overgrown claw on a toe you missed

August 19, 2026 by Sophie Whitmore
I trimmed only my old cat's front claws each month just to save the sofa: the day she started limping, it came from a toe ...

A cat owner’s costly oversight: focusing only on the four visible front claws while ignoring the hidden fifth dewclaw led to her senior cat’s painful limp. Discover what veterinarians wish every pet owner knew about senior cat nail care and how to spot trouble before it becomes an emergency.

Categories Cats Tags cat care, dewclaws, nail trimming, senior cats, veterinary advice

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