ArticleVeterinary dermatology2025
Claw growth rates in a subset of adult, indoor, domestic cats (Felis catus).
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- Trimming of nails in healthy dogs does not change gait parameters when comparing pre- and post-nail trim.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Companion dogs' hair and nails as biomarkers of metal(loid) exposure in a former gold and arsenic mining area, France.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Claw growth rates in a subset of adult, indoor, domestic cats (Felis catus).Veterinary dermatology · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundKeratinised tissues, such as nails and claws, accumulate hormones over time; the claws' hormone concentrations are being explored as potential biomarkers. Timelines for hormone deposition can be established if claw growth rates are known. Hormone concentration within cat claws has been recently evaluated, yet the growth rates of cat claws remain unknown. HYPOTHESIS/
objectivesTo estimate the growth rate of adult cats' claws, we hypothesised that front claw growth rates would differ from those of rear claws. ANIMALS: Seventeen client-owned, indoor, neutered, adult cats. MATERIALS AND
methodsCats' claws were clipped and then measured lengthwise. Claws were repeatedly measured over time with repeat claw trims after approximately 1 month, followed by repeat measurements. Average claw growth rates were calculated for three digit groups: forelimb digit 1, forelimb digits 2-5 (front) and hind limb (rear). Growth rates of the front compared to the rear and digit 1 were compared through linear mixed effects regression modelling.
resultsThe daily mean claw growth rates were 0.13 mm for front and digit 1, and 0.08 mm for rear. The growth rate of rear claws was significantly lower (p < 0.001) than for front claws; rear claws grew, on average, 0.04 mm less per day than front claws. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Our study provides the first measurement of claw growth rates in cats. The significantly slower growth rate of rear claws compared to front claws should be considered when evaluating metabolites within cat claws.
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