Social networks have completely redefined the notion of popularity. Some Internet users are desperately in search of “likes” and in the field, pets are a good charm asset. But how do you make your tomcat stand out among the mass of cute cats found online? With a pedicure to match that of his mistress, for example. This is indeed the latest fad seen on Twitter:dogs and cats sport claws decorated with nail patches, nail polish substitutes to stick on like a sticker. We know that applying nail polish on the claws of our little companions exposes them to danger because of the toxicity of the product, and this new alternative – completely stupid, it must be said! – is also not recommended by veterinarians. Because someone really had a doubt that the practice is totally inappropriate…?
Susie Nee, chief veterinarian at The Vet, a British pet health company, tells The Independent :“Cats cannot avoid using their claws, it is an attitude that is anything but natural. This can cause other health problems for them. […] Males in general become especially stressed when they can't act the way they want ". Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, an animal rescue service in London, also denounces this practice, which is described as "cruel":the team mentions the case of a cat whose claws were completely encrusted with red nail patches. General anesthesia had to be performed on the poor tom to remove the remains of cosmetics. Distressing... We hope that this "trend" will stop as soon as possible and that some people will realize for themselves that an animal is not a toy!
