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I took my cat, Pixel, to see his veterinarian last week, and he kind of got on my case a little because Pixel's nails were so long and sharp. I told him that Pixel gives me such a rough time when I trim his claws, I just gave up.

His advice: Hold the scruff of your cat's neck between your teeth, like mother cats do with their kittens. They'll calm down immediately, and sit still through the whole process.

I haven't tried it yet. I don't relish the idea. 😣
 

Murrmurr said:
I took my cat, Pixel, to see his veterinarian last week, and he kind of got on my case a little because Pixel's nails were so long and sharp. I told him that Pixel gives me such a rough time when I trim his claws, I just gave up.

His advice: Hold the scruff of your cat's neck between your teeth, like mother cats do with their kittens. They'll calm down immediately, and sit still through the whole process.

I haven't tried it yet. I don't relish the idea. 😣
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You might put a cloth napkin (or similar) between your teeth and the scruff of the cat's neck... Either that or take Pixel to a groomer now and then.
 

StarSong said:
You might put a cloth napkin (or similar) between your teeth and the scruff of the cat's neck... Either that or take Pixel to a groomer now and then.
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Both good ideas.

The vet trims his nails, but we only see him once a year and the vet said his nails should be trimmed every few weeks.

Pixel used to let me do it when I wrapped him sort of burrito-style in a towel, but he started fighting that...like, wriggling out of it and hissing and stuff, and then he'd go sulk for the rest of the day in his little hut. I know I'm doing it right, but he's getting old and the vet said he's probly got achy joints and stuff. 😿

I have a few cloth napkins I made for Paxton, so I'll try the scruff-of-the-neck hold using one of those (they're made out of his old receiving blankets, so we don't use them). If that doesn't work, I'll take him to a groomer. He'll be a butthead with them, too, and that would probly get worse and worse every visit...plus, I quit driving and I'm not sure if groomers do weekends...but we'll cross that bridge if/when we have to.
 
Murrmurr said:
Both good ideas.

The vet trims his nails, but we only see him once a year and the vet said his nails should be trimmed every few weeks.

Pixel used to let me do it when I wrapped him sort of burrito-style in a towel, but he started fighting that...like, wriggling out of it and hissing and stuff, and then he'd go sulk for the rest of the day in his little hut. I know I'm doing it right, but he's getting old and the vet said he's probly got achy joints and stuff. 😿

I have a few cloth napkins I made for Paxton, so I'll try the scruff-of-the-neck hold using one of those (they're made out of his old receiving blankets, so we don't use them). If that doesn't work, I'll take him to a groomer. He'll be a butthead with them, too, and that would probly get worse and worse every visit...plus, I quit driving and I'm not sure if groomers do weekends...but we'll cross that bridge if/when we have to.
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You could probably get a groomer to come to you. Or ask the vet for a sedative to make the task easier for both of you.
 
Vida May said:
You could probably get a groomer to come to you. Or ask the vet for a sedative to make the task easier for both of you.
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I don't wanna pay for a groomer unless I really need to.

We have 3 cats. None of them scratch the furniture or people or each other, and they have scratching posts and pads and they use them, so I don't think regularly scheduled nail trims is important. If some of their claws didn't grow right, then it would be, but they're all normal.

Pixel likes to get in my lap for pets, and he always pets me back. He pets my cheeks. If it hurts because his claws are too long and sharp, I trim them. He's not at all cooperative, but I get it done.
 
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Murrmurr said:
Both good ideas.

The vet trims his nails, but we only see him once a year and the vet said his nails should be trimmed every few weeks.

Pixel used to let me do it when I wrapped him sort of burrito-style in a towel, but he started fighting that...like, wriggling out of it and hissing and stuff, and then he'd go sulk for the rest of the day in his little hut. I know I'm doing it right, but he's getting old and the vet said he's probly got achy joints and stuff. 😿

I have a few cloth napkins I made for Paxton, so I'll try the scruff-of-the-neck hold using one of those (they're made out of his old receiving blankets, so we don't use them). If that doesn't work, I'll take him to a groomer. He'll be a butthead with them, too, and that would probly get worse and worse every visit...plus, I quit driving and I'm not sure if groomers do weekends...but we'll cross that bridge if/when we have to.
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😍 Wrap him up burrito style and clip just one nail a day until you're done.
 

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Murrmurr said:
I took my cat, Pixel, to see his veterinarian last week, and he kind of got on my case a little because Pixel's nails were so long and sharp. I told him that Pixel gives me such a rough time when I trim his claws, I just gave up.

His advice: Hold the scruff of your cat's neck between your teeth, like mother cats do with their kittens. They'll calm down immediately, and sit still through the whole process.

I haven't tried it yet. I don't relish the idea. 😣
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I have to trim my guinea pigs claws regularly. I sit them on my lap, facing forward. With a cat, you can jam your wrist under their jaw to stop them biting and just get the job done.
 
Lavinia said:
I have to trim my guinea pigs claws regularly. I sit them on my lap, facing forward. With a cat, you can jam your wrist under their jaw to stop them biting and just get the job done.
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Thanks, Lavina, but Pixel has epilepsy and, unfortunately, touching his jaw and cheeks often triggers a seizure. That's why I wrap him in a towel and make it kind of snug. That keeps him calm until I get to his hind paws, but then he's had enough and I don't push it..
 

A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI.​

A shopping cart once cost a store $500.00. What is this thing going to cost and how will that additional cost impact prices?
Also, does it double scan things you pick up to move in order to make room for heavier items?



 
OldFeller said:

A new generation of shopping cart, with GPS and AI.​

A shopping cart once cost a store $500.00. What is this thing going to cost and how will that additional cost impact prices?
Also, does it double scan things you pick up to move in order to make room for heavier items?



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You might see a price increase on most commonly bought items, but dozens of carts are stolen from each market every year, and shoppers are probably making up for that loss already...$500 per cart adds up. The GPS would locate stolen carts.

As for double-scanning, that would show on the screen. You'd probably have to get an employee to reverse the charge. But I'm sure everything gets scanned again at a register. That way you get an accurate total, and it would prevent theft of merchandise.

I like it. (y)
 
Murrmurr said:
You might see a price increase on most commonly bought items, but dozens of carts are stolen from each market every year, and shoppers are probably making up for that loss already...$500 per cart adds up. The GPS would locate stolen carts.

As for double-scanning, that would show on the screen. You'd probably have to get an employee to reverse the charge. But I'm sure everything gets scanned again at a register. That way you get an accurate total, and it would prevent theft of merchandise.

I like it. (y)
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