Four common sense about cat claws

1. Basic knowledge

A cat’s two front feet each have 5 claws, and the two back feet Then each has 4 claws. The fifth claw on the front foot is higher than the other four claws and is called a dangling toe. The function of the dangling toe can be regarded as our human thumb.

Claws are made of keratin, the main protein that makes up the epidermis of rawhide and hair follicles of fur, and is also found in human fingernails.

2. Cat claws can purify water

Cats drink water differently from dogs. Dogs drink water more like gobbling it down, while cats like to use their paws to drink water. , drink slowly. This is because they originally lived in the desert and are used to using their claws to filter sediment and stains from the water before drinking.

3. Unique fingerprints

Not only humans have unique fingerprints, but cats also have unique fingerprints. If cat lovers are very free, they can try to register an account using the cat’s fingerprints, and Use Cat's Claw to unlock.

4. Extension and retraction

The claws can be extended and retracted freely, and the claws are fixed by small ligaments attached to the toe straps. Through the rapid expansion and contraction of ligaments, the claws can be extended and retracted freely. When it is necessary to extend the claw, the ligament suddenly exerts force and the claw "pops out" instantly.