My cat's claws broke and he peed. Why is this happening? What to do?

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Two of my cats claws seem to have broken off and I think he peed on that area, what is the reason for this and what can I do? Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 7 years and 8 months old | 13 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It is natural for cat nails to shed (they shed the outer layer which may look like a whole nail) however if you've inspected the nails themselves and they seem broken, torn, or are painful/bleeding then it is possible Sam may have injured them on something. If they are very bothersome or he is in distress, having a vet take a look in person to treat the broken nails is a good idea. As for why he peed on the area, it's hard to say. It could be that he was stressed out from being stuck or injured and so urinated as part of this stress response. Cleaning up the area and keeping an eye on him for any other signs of distress or illness is best.

My cat's claws broke and he peed. Why is this happening? What to do?

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