Cat biting nails and pulling hard

Cat biting nails and pulling hard could be caused by boredom, long nails, or paronychia. First, if the cause is boredom or long nails, biting nails is a normal physiological phenomenon, and owners generally do not need to worry too much. Secondly, if the nail biting is abnormal and forceful, it indicates that the cat has other underlying diseases and accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, such as nail pain, redness, etc. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital in time for a detailed examination to identify the cause and further treat the disease, which is beneficial to controlling the condition.

1. Boredom

If the cat is bored and the owner does not accompany the cat to play, it may lead to the cat biting its own nails and pulling hard. Stopping this behavior in time can prevent nail damage. The owner should accompany the cat to play, and there is generally no need for medication treatment.

1. Long Nails

If the cat's nails are too long and the owner does not trim them in time, the cat will feel uncomfortable in that area and use its mouth to bite off the excess nail. This will relieve the local discomfort caused by long nails. It is recommended that the owner use professional tools to trim the cat's long nails. Once the nails are shortened, the cat usually will not bite them.

1. Paronychia

Usually caused by bacterial infection, it leads to inflammation of the tissue around the nail, causing symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and even pus. The cat will bite off the uncomfortable nail, and the progression of the disease may even cause the nail bed and skin to separate gradually, causing thickening and discoloration of the nail. Under a doctor's guidance, the cat can be given antibiotic medication to improve the condition. Alternatively, the owner can follow the doctor's advice to treat the abscess through drainage or nail removal surgery, which is beneficial to the nail returning to normal.